Peter Kellogg (Book and Lyrics) has two Tony nominations for book and lyrics to a musical of Anna Karenina (composer Dan Levine). Casting is by Carol Hanzel and the production stage manager is CJ LaRoche. David Hancock Turner ( Subways Are For Sleeping, Hallelujah Baby) serves as musical director. The cast of Desperate Measures will be announced in the coming weeks.ĭesperate Measures features scenic design by Jim Morgan ( Cagney, Souvenir, Sweeney Todd), costume design by Nicole Wee ( Closer Than Ever, Storyville), lighting design by Paul Miller ( Legally Blonde, The Illusionists) and sound design by Julian Evans ( Tick, Tick Boom, jon and jen). delicious buffoonery with infectious glee." Desperate Measures is a happy surprise of a show filled with enjoyable songs, a talented cast. A solid example of musical comedies that once reigned supreme" and Theatermania applauded, "Ye haw! A production of infinite jest and most excellent fancy. Such a hoot," The Huffington Post raved, "A good old-fashioned musical comedy. Of that production, The New York Times cheered, "Wonderful. Will the good guys pull off the greatest caper yet, or will Johnny be left hanging? One thing is certain.you will come out smiling.ĭesperate Measures previously ran at The York Theater Company, earlier this year. Sound familiar? Inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, the musical is a joyful, madcap comedy that also manages to ponder the nature of justice. Laws are broken and hearts are won as they try to find justice in a world that often doesn't seem just. Set in the early 1890's, Johnny must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters including a wily sheriff, an eccentric priest, a authoritarian governor, a saloon girl gone good, and a nun out of the habit- as they all struggle to decide Johnny's fate. Following critical and audience acclaim at The New York Musical Festival and The York Theater Company, performances for the open-ended engagement begin May 30 th and opening night is set for June 13 th.ĭesperate Measures is a hilarious new musical that tells the tale of Johnny Blood, a handsome young man whose life is in danger over a saloon brawl. These Times Call For Desperate Measures.ĭesperate Measures, a musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman ( Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg ( Anna Karenina),and directed by Bill Castellino ( Cagney, Marry Harry), will play New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), it was announced today by producers Pat Flicker Addiss and Mary Cosette. Directed and Choreographed by BILL CASTELLINO
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