From the comedy genius, Mel Brooks, comes this monstrous new musical, Young Frankenstein, based on Gene Willder’s and Brooks’ hysterical sendup of their classic film of the same name. Genesius will bring this haunting creation to life on Friday the 13th of October for 13 lucky performances!
This wickedly inspired musical re-imaging of the Frankenstein legend follows young Dr. Frankenstein, his odd and endearing helper, Igor, his gorgeous assistant, Inga, and his madcap fiancé, Elizabeth … oh, and a singing-dancing monster in a tuxedo. A zany monster mash-up perfectly filled with high-energy Broadway style tunes. And, be very afraid … there is innuendo and subject matter that is classic Mel Brooks material. (Rated PG-13)
Young Frankenstein (oops sorry… that’s Fronk-en-Steen) the Musical, tells the story of the grandson of the infamous Victor Von Frankenstein, Frederick, who inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. Frederick, exclaims, “It’s alive!” as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s monster and finds himself in the mad-scientist shoes of his ancestors. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and the hilarity is non-stop!
Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.
Young Frankenstein was nominated for three 2008 Tony Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, and was the winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. It ran on Broadway from 2007 to 2009 and toured the U.S in 2010 and 2011.
The Genesius production is directed by Genesius artistic producer, L J Fecho, music directed by Christopher Sperat, choreographed by Jennifer Parker Scott of Monarch Dance Studio and conducted by David James Neel. Set design by Brandon Kegerize, light design by, Spencer Moss Fecho & L J Fecho, costume design by Cathy Miller, hair/makeup design by, Kim Siegel of United Artist Salon and sound design by Albert Garcia of Eko Entertainment, LLC. The set, is constructed by John Bigos, Betty Gerstner, and Brandon Kegerize, and the show is stage managed by Sophia Mattes.
The Genesius production features a diverse cast of approximately thirty talented actors, singers and dancers. The cast includes James Haggerty as Dr. Frederick K. Frankenstein, Joey Moray as the Monster, Jeffery Flemming as Igor, Emily Rhinehart as Inga, Anita Lewis as Elizabeth Benning, Cathy Miller as Frau Blücher (horses whinny), Jon Browning as Inspector Kemp & The Hermit, Jordan Baylor as Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein, and Ben Jupina as Ziggy.
