The Laboratory Theater of Florida will present the southwest Florida premiere of Gutenberg! The Musical! by Scott Brown and Anthony King.
In this side-splitting musical extravaganza, audiences are transported to 15th-century Germany, where Johannes Gutenberg embarks on a quest to revolutionize the literary world with his groundbreaking invention. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the songs and play all the parts in their ridiculous historical epic, with the hope that one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a dose of heartfelt sincerity, "Gutenberg! The Musical!" is a theatrical gem that celebrates the power of friendship, ingenuity, and the written word. Whether you're a history buff, a musical aficionado, or simply looking for a night of non-stop entertainment, this production promises to delight audiences of all ages.
Gutenberg! The Musical! is directed by Carmen Crussard and features Miguel Cintron as Bud and Les Englehart as Doug.
Artistic Director Annette Trossbach shares, “The show pokes fun at overproduced Broadway musicals by having just two actors play aaaaallll the parts, including a mad monk and a flirtatious ingenue, Helvetica. The sincere and enthusiastic characters will try so hard to sell you their show, set in Schlimmer, Germany. (“Schlimmer" translates to “worse” in English) It's an absolutely delightful and funny show.”
Director Carmen Crussard says, “Gutenberg! The Musical is so much fun, and I couldn’t have a better cast than Les and Miguel. In a time when it’s easy to be caught up in all the stress of an election year, a show like Gutenberg! The Musical! is such a relief. We laugh so much in rehearsals; it’s amazing we get anything done at all. I really hope audiences love the show and have as much fun as we are.”
“The plot is clever and stupid, in the best way possible — the way that lends itself to brilliant, laugh-out-loud moments of silliness…. – Entertainment Weekly
Gutenberg! The Musical! is sponsored by Dave Yudowitz.
Performance dates:
Sept 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 29 at 7:30 pm
Sept. 15, 22, 29 at 2:00 pm
Special Events:
Sept. 11, 12 - Half-price previews
Sept. 14 - Staging Teen Success with FREE teen tickets
Sept 26 - Sensory Friendly Performance.
Tickets are $42 each or $15 for students with valid student IDs. There are half-priced previews on September 11th and 12th, and a new Thursday night special ticket price of $37 each for adults. For tickets, please call the box office at 239.218.0481 or online at www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.
The Laboratory Theater of Florida is at 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers, FL.
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