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Silence! The Musical 2013 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
89 minutes with no intermission
Opened: January 19, 2013
Closing: July 07, 2013

Silence! The Musical - 2011 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Elektra Theater
300 West 43rd Street New York, NY

In the beloved movie, rookie FBI agent Clarice Starling matches wits with the brilliant but insane cannibal, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, to catch the serial killer known only as Buffalo Bill. Clarice must face her own demons and race the clock to unlock Lecter's clues before another innocent girl is killed and skinned by Bill. It's a hair-raising thriller that has kept countless millions on the edges of their seats and permeated the pop lexicon with delightfully creepy quotes like "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti" and of course "It places the lotion in the basket".



And now, at last, this delicate symphony of suspense has been turned on its ear and retold in the only way it can be-- as a musical. A singing chorus of floppy-eared lambs narrates the action; Buffalo Bill gleefully dances a hoedown while kidnapping hapless Catherine Martin; and even Dr. Lecter, scary as ever, sings about the life he'd like to lead someday outside the prison walls.



Fueled by a rabid cult following since the songs debuted online in 2002, SILENCE! was expanded into a live stage show and shattered every box-office record at the 2005 FringeNYC Festival. Winner of the NYCFringe's Best Musical Award, SILENCE! The Musical combines whip-smart dialogue and shocking songs to make a musical parody of The Silence of the Lambs that's sure to be popular with seasoned fans of the movie and FBI rookies alike.


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Silence! The Musical - 2011 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

Ronica V. Reddick to Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, 6/1
by Kelsey Denette - May 29, 2012


Ronica V. Reddick will join the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical this Friday, June 1st, replacing Deidre Goodwin in the role of Ardelia Mapp.

Photo Flash: Original Hannibal Lecter Brent Barrett Visits SILENCE! The Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012


Brent Barrett, SILENCE! The Musical's original Hannibal Lecter, returned to check out the show this past Saturday, May 19th and reunited with his old friends afterward. See below for a photo of Barrett and the cast!

Photo Flash: Next Hannibal Lecter Shuler Hensley Drops in on SILENCE! The Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012


Shuler Hensley, SILENCE! The Musical's newest Hannibal Lecter, took his first look at the show this past Saturday evening, May 19th and he visited his new friends afterward. Hensley is set to star in Off-Broadway's smash hit for four weeks only June 1st through the 24th. See the photos below!

Shuler Hensley to Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, 6/1
by Kelsey Denette - May 10, 2012


Beginning Friday, June 1st, Shuler Hensley will star as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Off-Broadway's SILENCE! The Musical through June 24th, filling in for the vacationing David Garrison.

Photo Flash: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Welcomes Cady Huffman
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2012


Cady Huffman, Tony Award winner for her performance as Ulla in The Producers, attended SILENCE! The Musical at PS122 this past Thursday, May 5th.

New Block of Seats on Sale at SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Thru Today, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2012


The producers of SILENCE! The Musical, recently put a new block of seats on sale through today, May 6th at P.S. 122. SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, opened July 9, 2011.

HAIRSPRAY's Annie Funke Returns to SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2012


Annie Funke is returning to the cast of SILENCE! The Musical tonight.

Photo Flash: PAN AM's Erin Cummings Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012


Erin Cummings, star of TV's 'Spartacus' and 'Pan Am,' attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Friday, April 27th, joining a long list of luminaries who have turned up in the audience at the hit show over the past few months including Jodie Foster, Neil Simon, James Earl Jones, Kelly Ripa, Josh Groban, Lisa Lampanelli, Jonathan Demme, Matt Bomer (twice!), Joan Rivers, Chita Rivera, Jeremy Jordan, Stephen Schwartz, John Kander, James Lapine, Jonathan Groff, Justin Kirk, Corbin Bleu, Mario Cantone, David LaChapelle, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, TR Knight, Willie Garson, Seth Rudetsky, Steven Pasquale, John Rando, Telly Leung, Christian Campbell, John McDaniel, Eden Espinosa, Charlotte d'Amboise, Carol Woods, Anika Larsen, and Anthony Heald.

Photo Flash: Tony Award-Winning Director John Rando Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2012


Tony Award-winning director John Rando attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 on April 19th, joining a long list of luminaries who have turned up in the audience at the hit show over the past few months including Jodie Foster, Neil Simon, James Earl Jones, Kelly Ripa, Josh Groban, Lisa Lampanelli, Jonathan Demme, Matt Bomer, Joan Rivers, Chita Rivera, Jeremy Jordan, Stephen Schwartz, John Kander, James Lapine, Jonathan Groff, Justin Kirk, Corbin Bleu, Mario Cantone, David LaChapelle, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, TR Knight, Willie Garson, Seth Rudetsky, Steven Pasquale, Telly Leung, Christian Campbell, John McDaniel, Eden Espinosa, Charlotte d'Amboise, Carol Woods, Anika Larsen, and Anthony Heald. See the photo below!

Repeat Airings Set for SILENCE! Star David Garrison on TV Guide Network, 4/26 & 27
by Kelsey Denette - April 26, 2012


David Garrison, currently starring as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the Off-Broadway smash SILENCE! The Musical, will appear on two repeat broadcasts of TV Guide Network's reunion show, "The Cast of Married With Children: Where Are They Now" tonight (April 26th) at 11 PM and tomorrow (April 27th) at 7 PM (check local listings for channel).

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL's David Garrison to Appear on TV Guide Network Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - April 23, 2012


Broadway and television favorite David Garrison, currently starring as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the Off-Broadway smash SILENCE! The Musical, will appear on tonight's (April 23rd) TV Guide Network reunion show, "The Cast of Married With Children: Where Are They Now" at 9 PM (check local listings for channel).

TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With David Garrison!
by Seth's Broadway Chatterbox - April 22, 2012


We're pleased to bring you Seth's latest candid chat with Broadway favorite David Garrison. In this edition, Garrison tells stories about his time in A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN UKRAINE, playing Hannibal Lecter in SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, his many WICKED co-stars, and more!

Photo Flash: Corbin Bleu, GODSPELL and Eden Espinosa Visit SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Kelsey Denette - April 20, 2012


Corbin Bleu, Telly Leung and the entire cast of Broadway's Godspell attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Wednesday, April 18th. Also in the audience was Broadway favorite Eden Espinosa, who played Elphaba opposite SILENCE! star David Garrison in Wicked. See the photos below!

SILENCE! The Musical Names 4/19 LGBT Night
by Kelsey Denette - April 11, 2012


Purchase a LGBT Night ticket to SILENCE! The Musical on Thursday, April 19th for $35 when you use code LGBT and receive admission to a special post show LGBT Night reception. Directly following the 8PM performance, head over to La Palapa East Village (77 Saint Mark's Place) for the reception and enjoy one complimentary Frozen Margarita.

Photo Flash: Neil Simon Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Kelsey Denette - April 6, 2012


America's most prolific playwright, Neil Simon, attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Wednesday, April 4th accompanied by his wife, Elaine Joyce. View photos below!

Christopher Gattelli's SILENCE! Celebrates 200th Performance Tonight
by James T Harding - April 6, 2012


SILENCE! The Musical, currently nominated for two Lucille Lortel Awards including Best Musical, will celebrate its 200th performance tonight, April 6th at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) SILENCE! The Musical is the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli. After opening on July 9, 2011 the show immediately became a sold-out phenomenon and was selected by Time Magazine as one of the year's Top 5 Musicals. Due to overwhelming ticket demand, the producers recently put a new block of seats on sale through September 2nd.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL to Celebrate 200 Performances 4/6
by Kelsey Denette - April 4, 2012


SILENCE! The Musical, currently nominated for two Lucille Lortel Awards including Best Musical, will celebrate its 200th performance this Friday, April 6th at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.)

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL's Jenn Harris and Stephen Bienskie to Guest on 'THE ARTSY FARTSY SHOW' Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - April 2, 2012


Two of the stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Jenn Harris (Clarice Starling) and Stephen Bienskie (Buffalo Bill) will be this week's guests on the popular WBAI (99.5 FM) radio program "The Artsy Fartsy Show," hosted by Barika Edwards, tomorrow (Tuesday) between 2 & 3 PM.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Extends Through September 2
by Kelsey Denette - March 27, 2012


SILENCE! The Musical, today put a new block of seats on sale through September 2nd at Performance Space 122.

Kimberly Stern Joins SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, 3/28
by Kelsey Denette - March 27, 2012


Kimberly Stern is joining the cast of this season's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical tomorrow, March 28th in the role of Buffalo Bill's plus-sized victim, Catherine Martin. SILENCE! The Musical is the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and is currently playing to sold out crowds at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.)

Photo Flash: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Welcomes SILENCE OF THE LAMBS' Anthony Heald
by Kelsey Denette - March 22, 2012


Anthony Heald, urged by his Silence of the Lambs director (Jonathan Demme) and the film's star (Jodie Foster), attended last night's performance of the Off-Broadway smash SILENCE! The Musical at Performance Space 122

Photo Flash: Lisa Lampanelli Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Kelsey Denette - March 7, 2012


Actress and comedienne Lisa Lampanelli attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Friday, March 2nd. Check out a snapshot below!

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins Spring Schedule This Week, Adding Sunday Evening Shows
by Kelsey Denette - March 1, 2012


SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, will add Sunday evenings to the new Spring playing schedule beginning this Sunday, March 4th at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) SILENCE! The Musical has a book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli.

STAGE TUBE: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Visits Theater Talk
by Kelsey Denette - February 29, 2012


Award-winning librettist Hunter Bell and his SILENCE! The Musical stars, David Garrison and Jenn Harris, recently visited 'Theater Talk' to discuss the process of turning the classic movie thriller The Silence of the Lambs into a musical. Hosted by Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins, this episode of 'Theater Talk' aired February 24 - 27 on WNET/Thirteen and CUNY TV. Check it out below!

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Silence! The Musical - 2011 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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2012 Best New Musical 0
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Christopher Gattelli
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