Photo Flash: THE EVOLUTION OF MANN Celebrates Opening Night At The Cell

The Evolution of Mann celebrated its opening night last Thursday October 4th at the cell (338 West 23rd Street). The show began performances on September 25 and will continue performances through October 27. For tickets go to www.thecelltheatre.org.

The Evolution of Mann follows Henry Mann, a thirty-something year-old single New Yorker eager to settle down...or so he thinks. After receiving an invitation to his ex- fiancée's wedding, he and his lesbian roommate embark on a quest to find his soul mate, his perfect date. Featuring music & lyrics by Drama Desk nominee Douglas J. Cohen (The Opposite of Sex, No Way to Treat a Lady) and book & lyrics by Dan Elish (13: The Musical) and directed by Joe Barros (Bastard Jones), The Evolution of Mann is a musical comedy that explores love in all its forms and how to build a lasting relationship in the 21st century.

Starring Max Crumm (Broadway: Disaster! and Grease), Allie Trimm(Broadway: 13: The Musical, Bye Bye Birdie) and Leslie Hiatt.

The production team includes Vadim Feichtner (music supervisor) Libby Stadstad (set), Chris Steckel (lighting), Siena Zoë Allen (costumes), Alan Waters (sound design) Nathan Scheuer (projections), Wojcik | Seay Casting (casting) Eric Svejcar (music director) Kayla Santos (production stage manager), Brian Reager (associate director) Intuitive Production Management (production management) Ron Lasko/Spin Cycle (press) Brian Reager (associate director) Liz Flemming (associate producer) and Maggie Snyder (associate producer)

Photo Credit: Michael Bonasio