Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi and Larry on the eighty-eights.
With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write about. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the festival?s deadline and dream about the show changing their lives.
[title of show]?taken from the space on the festival?s application form which asks for the [title of show]?follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists.
[title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre?a uniquely American art form?and to the joy of collaboration. The musical received a Tony Award¬ nomination for Best Book of a Musical in 2009.
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen; Book by Hunter Bell
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Topdog/Underdog
Actor's Express (3/20 - 4/19) | |
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The Wizard of OZ
Historic Canton Theater (3/28 - 4/6) | |
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Indie Film Series 2025
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (1/15 - 6/18) | |
The Effect
The Robert Mello Studio Blackbox (4/4 - 4/20) | ||
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GSU Opera Theater Presents “Die Fledermaus”
Rialto Center for the Arts (4/13 - 4/13) | |
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Twelfth Night
The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse (4/5 - 4/27) | |
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Trick! The Musical
Out Front Theatre Company (5/1 - 5/17) | |
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The Hell Hotel Presents: Hazbins in Wonderland Burlesque
Rehearse Live (4/11 - 4/11) | |
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