Hunter Foster to Star in New Off-Bway Musical 'Frankenstein'

Tony Award-nominee Hunter Foster will star as Victor Frankenstein in the up-coming new off-Broadway musical Frankenstein, adapted from Mary Shelley's novel, beginning October 10 at 37 Arts.

Frankenstein features music by Mark Baron, book and lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson, original story adaptation by Gary P. Cohen and direction by Bill Fennelly.  Further casting is soon to be announced.

"Foster stars as the rebel scientist who challenges the laws of nature and morality when he breathes life into his inanimate creature," describe press notes, "Faced with intolerance and adversity, the scientist's creation rebels against the world around him, ultimately destroying the very man who gave him life."

Hunter Foster originated the role of Bobby Strong in the Broadway and off-Broadway companies of Urinetown and received a Tony Award-nomination for his performance as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors.  Other Broadway credits include Grease!, Footloose, The Producers, Les Miserables and Alan Menken's King David.

Frankenstein begins performances at 37 Arts (450 West 37th Street) Wednesday, October 10. Opening night is Thursday, November 1.  Performances are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8PM; Wednesday & Sunday at 3PM; and Saturdays at 2PM. 

Tickets are available at TicketMaster.com or call 212-307-4100.  $20 student rush tickets are available at all performances 20 minutes prior to curtain with valid student ID For more information visit www.FrankensteinTheMusical.com.

Photo: Hunter Foster (2007) by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.