Thom Christopher Warren,
Andrea Burns, and
George Dvorsky will headline the cast of
Wallenberg, a new musical about one of the greatest heroes of the 20th century, that will be seen as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Developmental Reading series on September 17th at 7 PM and September 20th at 8 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th St.).
"Raoul Wallenberg saved the lives of over 100,000 Hungarian Jews during
World War II--more than were rescued by any other individual,
organization or government during the entire Holocaust. Between
face-offs with the notorious Nazi colonel, Adolf Eichmann, and secret
dealings with the wife of one of Hungary's most prominent fascist
leaders, Wallenberg was able to accomplish more in six months than most
people do in a lifetime. When the war ended, Wallenberg was abducted by
the Russians, never to be seen again," state NYMF notes. The musical features music by Benjamin Rosenbluth (
Masada), with book and lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman (
Suddenly Hope, The Jerusalem Syndrome). Annette Jolles will direct.
The cast of 35 will also include Hal Davis, Ron DeStefano,
Alice Evans, Colby Foytik,
Dennis Holland, A.J. Irvin, Laura Patinkin, James Sasser,
Nick Verina,
and Jennifer Zimmerman.
Warren - who will be seen in the heroic title role - has appeared on Broadway in
The Lion King and
Once Upon a Mattress. Burns's Broadway credits include
The Full Monty and
Beauty and the Beast, as well as Off-Broadway's
Saturday Night and
Songs for a New World. Dvorksy has been seen on Broadway i
n The Scarlet Pimpernel, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Passion, Marilyn and
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Off-Broadway in
Pete 'n' Keely and
Dames at Sea.The readings are free. Visit
www.nymf.org for more information.
