Hayworth Theatre Presents DAVID: THE MUSICAL, Previews 9/9

The Hayworth Theatre is thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of DAVID: THE MUSICAL, with book and lyrics by Craig Costanza, music by Tim Murner, additional book and lyrics by Rich Lyle, stage adaptation by Michelle Holmes, musical direction by Zac Polhamus, music by Pullman Standard and directed by Adam T. Rosencrance. DAVID: THE MUSICAL will preview on Thursday, September 9 at 8pm and will open on Friday, September 10 and run through Sunday, October 17 at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.

DAVID: THE MUSICAL, is a contemporary musical chronicle on the life of King David Of Bethlehem,. Charismatic leader and legendary figure of Israel; the show follows his rise to power, seduction of Bathsheeba, the death of his sons, and eventual fall from grace in the struggle of order and insurrection. As a family and nation are challenged by corruption, and conspiracy, we see how one man can be the cause, and solution of it all, as well as the subsequent road to redemption by David himself .

ABOUT DAVID: THE MUSICAL

DAVID THE MUSICAL started as a glimmer of an idea in the mind of Craig Costanza, and slowly took on a life of its own. Having started as a traditional musical, with biblical stylings, David evolved into a modern rock musical, having been compared to the Webber/Rice collaborations, Spring Awakening, and American Idiot. DAVID has been work-shopped in Boston, at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, and The Calderwood Pavillion.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM

ADAM T. ROSENCRANCE (Director) has produced, and directed in Boston, New York, and Los Angeles. He is a partner at The Hayworth, and is thrilled to make it his artistic home.
He is a member of Actors' Equity Association, and he is represented by Allied Artists Management.
As an actor most recently he was seen in the National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Ted Neeley. He also played the title role of Macbeth in Boston, the title role in David The Musical at the
Calderwood Pavillion at the BCA in Boston. Prior to that he played Hamlet and the Duke in productions of Hamlet and Othello in repertory, directed by John Farmanesh-Bocca, a faculty member in NYU's Experimental Theatre Wing and Classical Studio. He was also a directing fellow at the Julliard School and is currently artistic director of Shakespeare Santa Monica. The production was coached by Louis Scheeder, chairman and founder of the Classical Studio at NYU.

He has played Treplev in Chekhov's The Seagull Off-Broadway in NYC, Tuzenbach in Chekhov's The Three Sisters, Hedwig in Hedwig And The Angry Inch, Joshua in Corpus Christi, Judas in Corpus Christi, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Che in Evita, Dickon and Archibald in The Secret Garden,
to name a few. He toured the country in an original production about the Holocaust. He has taught with the Boston Children's Theatre, and studied with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, American Repertory Theatre, and with the Moscow Art Theatre. He has worked in film as well.

The cast of DAVID: THE MUSICAL will include: Dane Bowman as David, Adam T. Rosencrance, Sara Collins, Electra Barakos, Eliot, Jonathan Lanni, J.D. Driskill and Austin Grehan.

The Set and Lighting Design is by Dane Bowman. The Stage Manager is Christopher Johnson.

ABOUT THE BAND

PULLMAN STANDARD is a four piece music group from Southern California that was created by front man, singer, songwriter Timothy Daniels in the summer of 2007. It was his ambition to push forward with a new creative outlook on his own musical abilities, which broke ground for the cabaret, indie rock sound and performance that you hear and see from the band today. Shortly after Tim had established himself as a solo acoustic act he began to collaborate and perform as a duo consisting of Timothy Daniels and drummer Dale Peters. They continued to write and perform as a duo and at the same time began experimenting with ways of maintaining the upbeat yet intimate acoustic vibe while inevitably transforming into a sound that would call for more band members.

Long time friend and musician Austin Smith, who had watched and listened as they grew as a live band, was immediately introduced as bassist of Pullman Standard mid 2008. With the final piece of the puzzle being introduced in march of 2009 Guitarist/Pianist Kevin Wolfe has very much added the extra push needed to give the band its full live sound. With a very promising road ahead the sky is the limit. PULLMAN STANDARD is: Timothy D. - Lead Vocals / Guitar; Dale Peters - Drums; Austin Smith - Bass / Vocals; Kevin Wolfe - Lead Guitar / Keys.

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING

DAVID: THE MUSICAL will preview on Thursday, September 9 at 8pm and will open on Friday, September 10 and run through Sunday, October 17 at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Performances for DAVID: THE MUSICAL are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 7:00pm at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. Tickets are $20. Pay parking lot - $6, right next door to the theatre. Free parking on Wilshire Blvd., Coronado St., and Carondelet St.

For tickets, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006 . For additional information, please visit www.davidthemusical.net.

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