Photos: First Stage's Production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS Opens Today

First Stage is set to stage its mainstage production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, a world premiere co-commission with Oregon Children's Theatre, which originally premiered in March of 2020. The production features clever, original music from classic rock to dance pop as well as fantastical costumes, sets and puppets that will entertain the entire family. Based on the bestselling book by Drew Daywalt with illustrations by Adam Rex, First Stage Resident Playwright John Maclay wrote the book and lyrics and Eric Nordin wrote the music and lyrics.

Choreography is by First Stage alum Molly Rhode and popular Milwaukee actor Kelly Doherty will direct. Kelly made her First Stage directing debut when the play premiered in 2020, but that run was cut short due to the pandemic.

Kelly, along with the creative team of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS
and all of First Stage, is eager to share this delightful production and its infectious joy with
audience members once again. In THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, three fierce warriors return to the stage for a rematch after their brief battle was cut short in March 2020. From the Kingdom of Backyard came Rock, from the Empire of Mom's Home Office came Paper, and from a messy village in the Junk Drawer Realm came Scissors. They were the strongest, smartest and fastest in all the land. Though they searched far and wide for worthy opponents, no one could beat them . . .until they met each other and a musical battle royale began to see who would come out on top!

Performance run time is approximately 60 minutes, with no intermission. Suggested for families with young people ages 4+. THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS runs March 5 - April 3, 2022 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater, located at 929 N. Water Street in downtown Milwaukee. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased in person at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 N. Water Street, by phone at (414) 273-7206 or online at firststage.org.

Director Kelly Doherty had this to say about the play: "On the surface, THE LEGEND OF ROCK,
PAPER, SCISSORS seems to be a kooky musical about a bunch of inanimate objects singing,
dancing and battling each other in some very ridiculous and over-the-top scenarios. And, it is a
kooky musical about all of that, but it really is so much more. It's about friendship, bravery,
teamwork and overcoming challenges. . . . My hope is that audiences will walk away from this
show with a smile on their face, and the realization that it is good to surround yourself with
people who not only love you for who you are, but who also challenge you to be the best
version of yourself."

Artistic Director Jeff Frank added: "Clever, funny, raucous and joyful - just a few of the words
that come to mind for this world premiere musical returning to First Stage. John Maclay and
Eric Nordin combined their talents to bring the irreverent humor of author Drew Daywalt to
the stage in glorious musical form. In their search for individual glory, our heroes discover that
healthy competition and friendships are perhaps the greatest glory of all."

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