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Silence! The Musical 2013 - Articles Page 6

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 Adds Special Show to Celebrate Film's Birthday, Feb 25!
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2012


The Silence of the Lambs, winner in all five top categories at the 1992 Oscars including Best Picture, was released internationally 21 years ago this month. SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, will celebrate the classic thriller's birthday with a special added late show this Saturday, February 25th at 10:30 PM at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) This season's hit, SILENCE! The Musical, has a book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and has been extended 5 times to date.

Photo Coverage: SILENCE! The Musical Celebrates CD Release; Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris & More!
by Walter McBride - February 24, 2012


Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and the entire cast of SILENCE! The Musical took to the stage at the Upper East Side Barnes & Noble yesterday, February 23rd at 5 PM to perform selections from the hit parody of the classic film The Silence of the Lambs. Brian J. Nash musical directed the event, which included a CD signing by the company of the newly released cast album. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage of the event below!

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL and More to Appear at Barnes & Noble, 2/23
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2012


Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and cast members from SILENCE! THE MUSICAL are set for a CD signing and performance at Barnes & Noble on the Upper East Side on February 23rd.

SILENCE: The Musical Adds Special Show to Celebrate Film's Birthday, Feb 25!
by Jessica Lewis - February 21, 2012


The Silence of the Lambs, winner in all five top categories at the 1992 Oscars including Best Picture, was released internationally 21 years ago this month. SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, will celebrate the classic thriller's birthday with a special added late show this Saturday, February 25th at 10:30 PM at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) This season's hit, SILENCE! The Musical, has a book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and has been extended 5 times to date.

Cast of SILENCE THE MUSICAL to Appear at Barnes & Nobles, 2/23
by Harmony Wheeler - February 17, 2012


Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and the entire cast of SILENCE! The Musical are set to take the stage at the Upper East Side Barnes & Noble next Thursday, February 23rd at 5 PM to perform selections from the parody of the classic film The Silence of the Lambs. The Musical Director for the event will be Brian J. Nash, and the cast will sign copies of the show's newly released CD afterwards.

STAGE TUBE: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Releases New Commercial
by Max Schwager - February 13, 2012


The new, highly provocative TV commercial for this season's smash hit, SILENCE! The Musical, is set to being airing today on most major networks. 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 to unanimous rave reviews. The show immediately became a sold-out phenomenon and was recently selected by Time Magazine as one of the year's Top 5 Musicals.

Photo Flash: Chita Rivera Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 7, 2012


Chita Rivera attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Thursday, February 2nd, and she remained afterwards to praise the cast and pose for photos.

Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes at The Commercial for SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 2, 2012


SILENCE! The Musical, filmed a TV commercial last Thursday, January 26th onstage at P.S. 122. Featuring cannibalism, cross-dressing and various excised body parts, the new commercial is currently in post-production and will begin airing on major networks later this month.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL and More to Appear at Barnes & Noble, 2/23
by Max Schwager - February 1, 2012


Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and cast members from SILENCE! THE MUSICAL are set for a CD signing and performance at Barnes & Noble on the Upper East Side on February 23rd.

New Block of Seats on Sale at SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Thru 5/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 1, 2012


The producers of SILENCE! The Musical, today put a new block of seats on sale through 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.

Photo Flash: Jessie Mueller Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 30, 2012


Before On a Clear Day You Can See Forever ended its Broadway run yesterday, leading lady Jessie Mueller brought the show's cast to SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 on their final day off this past Tuesday, January 24th.

Photo Flash: Justin Kirk Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2012


Justin Kirk took advantage of his first night off since joining the Broadway cast of Other Desert Cities to catch SILENCE! The Musical this past Monday, January 16th.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Hosts LBGT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2012


Tonight, January 19th is LGBT NIGHT at SILENCE! The Musical - The Unauthorized Parody of The Silence of the Lambs.

Jodie Foster & SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Celebrate Nat'l Film Registry Listing
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 18, 2012


The 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs has just been selected for preservation on the National Film Registry's annual list of 25 "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant films."

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Hosts LBGT Night January 19
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 12, 2012


Thursday, January 19th is LGBT NIGHT at SILENCE! The Musical - The Unauthorized Parody of The Silence of the Lambs.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins New Winter Schedule
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2012


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, is set to begin a new winter playing schedule beginning tonight.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL CD Hits Stores Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2012


The original cast recording of SILENCE! The Musical, starring Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, is set to be released in stores and through Amazon.com today, January 10th.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Hits Stores Today
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012


The original cast recording of SILENCE! The Musical, starring Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, is set to be released in stores and through Amazon.com today.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Hits Stores Tuesday 1/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 6, 2012


The original cast recording of SILENCE! The Musical, starring Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, is set to be released in stores and through Amazon.com this Tuesday, January 10th.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins New Winter Schedule, 1/12
by Nicole Rosky - January 4, 2012


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, is set to begin a new winter playing schedule beginning January 12th at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) SILENCE! The Musical opened July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews, led by David Cote of Time Out and New York 1 News who said, "Pungent, punchy and raunchy, with a sheepish chorus to boot, the consummately silly SILENCE! will leave you stuffed and wanting mutton more." The show immediately became a sold-out smash hit and was just selected by Time Magazine as one of the year's Top 10 Plays and Musicals along with such lofty company as The Book of Mormon and War Horse.

STAGE TUBE: Silence! The Musical on Good Day New York
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 28, 2011


David Garrison, Hanibal Lecter in SILENCE! The Musical visited Good Day New York on 12/26.

Photo Flash: NEWSIES Cast Visits SILENCE! The Musical
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2011


SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell ([title of show]), music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific, Newsies) currently stars David Garrison ("Married With Children," Wicked, Titanic) as Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Jenn Harris (Modern Orthodox) as Clarice Starling. The cast also includes Stephen Bienskie (The Last Session) as the notorious Buffalo Bill, Lucia Spina (Legally Blonde) as Catherine Martin, Deidre Goodwin (Chicago) as Ardelia Mapp. And Callan Bergmann (Lucky Guy), Pamela Bob (People Like Us), Harry Bouvy (Spamalot), Ashlee Dupre (Where's Charley?), Howard Kaye (Mamma Mia!), Topher Nuccio (Little Shop of Horrors), and Doug Trapp (Saratoga Trunk Songs).

Photo Flash: Josh Groban visits SILENCE! The Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 9, 2011


SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell ([title of show]), music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific, Newsies) currently stars David Garrison ("Married With Children," Wicked, Titanic) as Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Jenn Harris (Modern Orthodox) as Clarice Starling. The cast also includes Stephen Bienskie (The Last Session) as the notorious Buffalo Bill, Lucia Spina (Legally Blonde) as Catherine Martin, Deidre Goodwin (Chicago) as Ardelia Mapp. And Callan Bergmann (Lucky Guy), Pamela Bob (People Like Us), Harry Bouvy (Spamalot), Ashlee Dupre (Where's Charley?), Howard Kaye (Mamma Mia!), Topher Nuccio (Little Shop of Horrors), and Doug Trapp (Saratoga Trunk Songs).

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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
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Musical 0

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