"THE 12", an original rock musical written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan, with music, lyrics, and story concept by award winning composer, Neil Berg made its world premiere at Riverspace in Nyack, NY, from March 19 - 21, 2010 before opening the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, April 1st in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
"THE 12" takes one of the most well known stories in history and explores the least known and most intriguing aspects of it: how twelve ordinary individuals torn apart by the unthinkable death of their leader came together to create one of the most powerful movements ever known to mankind.
A thrilling rock and roll concert set in the context of an underground rock band performing what might be their last concert together, The 12 will feature former Anthrax guitarist DAN SPITZ on guitar and as "Philip", and VH1's Best Undiscovered Artist SOPHIA RAMOS, who toured as a featured vocalist with Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden in the Lollapalooza tour, will appear as "Mary Magdalene." Cast as "Simon" is James Lewis, current lead singer of Trans Siberian Orchestra, and great rock singer Elaine Caswell, who sang with Joe Jackson and Jim Steinman, is playing "Mother Mary" and "Devil".
They are joined by a cast of Broadway veterans including Ron Bohmer (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Ragtime) as "Peter", Jeremy Kushnier (Rent, Footloose) as "Thomas", Lawrence Clayton (Dreamgirls, Bells are Ringing, The Civil War) as "Matthew", and SEAN JENNES (The Civil War, Doug Flutie Band) as "Bart" along with Musical Director, Wendy Bobbitt Cavett; Directed by Richard Seyd. Produced by Adam Friedson & Leftfield Prods.
The production features original rock and roll songs in the classic rock and roll styles of U2, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Aretha Franklin, Nirvana and more. For additional information, visit http://www.browardcenter.org/.
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
James Lewis, Jeremy Kushnier, Ron Bohmer, Sean Jenness, Sophia Ramos and Lawrence Clayton
James Lewis, Jeremy Kushnier, Ron Bohmer, Sean Jenness and Lawrence Clayton
Jeremy Kushnier, James Lewis, Sean Jenness, Sophia Ramos, Ron Bohmer and Lawrence Clayton
Sean Jenness, Sophia Ramos, Ron Bohmer, Lawrence Clayton and James Lewis
Ron Bohmer (Pete)
Sonny Paladino (James), James Lewis (Matt), Jeremy Kushnier (Tom) and Dan Spitz
Dan Spitz (Phil)
James Lewis, Jeremy Kushnier and Ron Bohmer
James Lewis, Ron Bohmer and Sean Jenness (Bart)
Dan Spitz and Roger Cohen (Jimmy)
Ron Bohmer and Lawrence Clayton (Simon)
Ron Bohmer, Sophia Ramos and Sean Jenness
Sophia Ramos (Mary)
James Lewis and Jeremy Kushnier
Elaine Caswell (Roadie/Mother Mary/Devil)
Ron Bohmer, Sophia Ramos, Lawrence Clayton and Sean Jenness
Jeremy Kushnier, Ron Bohmer, Sophia Ramos and Lawrence Clayton
Ron Bohmer, Sophia Ramos, Jeremy Kushnier and Lawrence Clayton
David Richards (John)
Sean Jenness, Sophia Ramos, Ron Bohmer, Jeremy Kushnier, Lawrence Clayton and James Lewis
Sean Jenness, Sophia Ramos, Ron Bohmer, Lawrence Clayton
Sophia Ramos, Ron Bohmer, Jeremy Kushnier, Lawrence Clayton, James Lewis and Elaine Caswell
Wendy Bobbitt Cavett-Musical Director
Booker King (Thad)
Sonny Paladino, David Richards, Dan Spitz, Roger Cohen
Sonny Paladino and David Richards
Frank D. Fagnano and Roger Cohen
Sophia Ramos
Richard Seyd (Director) and Neil Berg (Music, Lyrics and Story Concept)
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