Join musical comedy duo Benny and Griff as they present their first full-length musical, "The Magical Adventures of Benny and Griff", debuting at the Royal Theater at the Producers Club in Manhattan. The production opens on August 18th, and runs for three nights only. BroadwayWorld has your first look at the production below!
Co-written and directed by Griffin Hennelly and Michael Benjamin Bunin, this adventure tells the tale of the magical island of Umbachtu, which has been taken over by a mnevolant and mysterious entity known only as "The Dark One". Umbachtu's only hope to save the land from doom is Benny and Griff, two red-hatted trouadours whose birth from an egg on Mount Umbachtu was foretold in an ancient prophecy. With the help of a drunk pirate, a shy sea monster, and a hermit, the boys must find The Umbachtu Book of Fun, defeat The Dark One, and save Umbachtu from certain peril.
The Magical Adventures of Benny and Griff is the culmination of the past few years of Michael and Griffin's work. All previous productions of Benny and Griff have been workshops, and each character has been brought to life with a cast comprised of New York and New Jersey's finest actors and stand-up comedians. Featured in the cast as Nolan Hennelly as Captain Barry, Stephanie Windland as the Gallump and Louise, Dave Columbo as Dave the Salesman, Eric Dolan as The River Beast, Matt Leary as The Dark One, and of course, Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly as Benny and Griff, respectively.
The production opens Thursday, August 18th at 7:30pm, with its run concluding on August 20th. Performances will be helf at The Royal Theater at the Producers Club at 358 W 44th St, NYC. Tickets are available at the door for $25, and advanced tickets are available for a limited time at $15, which can be purchased online at www.bennyandgriff.eventbrite.com.
Benny and Griff are musicians and comedians, but most importantly they are best friends. Known for their high energy live shows, upbeat music and mind bending surrealism, Benny and Griff have been bringing their unique brand of musical comedy to audiences all over. For more information on Bennyand Griff, or for upcoming shows, visit www.bennyandgriff.com.
Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
The mailman (Eric Dolan) informs Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) about pen pals at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
Captain Barry (Nolan Hennelly) joins Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) on their journey through Umbachtu at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
The Queen (Eric Dolan) joins Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
Captain Barry (Nolan Hennelly) explains the dangerous route to the Queen's palace to Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
New friends Captain Barry (Nolan Hennelly) and the River Beast (Eric Dolan) join Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) on their journey to defeat the Dark One at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Co
Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) face strange creatures like the River Beast (Eric Dolan) and the Boombalock (Stephanie Windland) at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
Benny and Griff (Michael Benjamin Bunin and Griffin Hennelly) at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
Captain Barry (Nolan Hennelly) mourns the loss of his lamp (Eric Dolan) at the Royal Theatre of the Producers Club. Photo Credit: Dave Columbo
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