The Great American Mousical Nov 8-Dec 2, 2012

September 24, 2012

The Great American Mousical, A Musical Love Letter to Broadway

Below the bright lights of Broadway, in the depths of the historic Sovereign Theatre, an acting troupe of mice rehearse their new musical. When the theatre is threatened by demolition and their diva Adelaide disappears, it will take all paws on deck to fulfill the time-honored tradition: the show must go on! Filled with singing, dancing, and show biz lore, The Great American Mousical is a sharp and witty tribute to life in the theatre that celebrates the two most glorious words in the English language: musical comedy!

Music by Zina Goldrich
Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Book by Hunter Bell
Based on the book by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton
Scenic and Costume Design by Tony Walton
Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli
Directed by Julie Andrews

BACKGROUND: Julie Andrews returns to Goodspeed to direct the brand new musical The Great American Mousical at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. A stellar team of Broadway luminaries form the creative team for this smart and funny tribute to Broadway musicals, including Zina Goldrich (Music) and Marcy Heisler (Lyrics) who both received Drama Desk Awards for Dear Edwina, Hunter Bell (Book) who was nominated for a Tony Award for [title of show], Tony Walton (Sets and Costumes) who has received an Oscar, Emmy and 3 Tony Awards, Richard Pilbrow (Lighting) veteran of Broadway and London’s West End, along with Christopher Gattelli (Choreographer) who recently won a Tony Award for his thrilling work on the latest Broadway hit Newsies. It will be the “event of the season” and a show that anyone who enjoys a Broadway musical will love.

THEATRE: The Norma Terris Theatre
33 North Main Street
Chester, Conn. 06412

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: November 8-December 2, 2012