Michael Longoria and Annaleigh AshfordStars from Broadway’s Jersey Boys and Wicked will join the cast of Banana Shpeel, presented by Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment this winter in Ne York City.
Michael Longoria, who starred as Frankie Valli will portray Emmett, an innocent and romantic young actor, while Annaleigh Ashford, who starred as Glinda in Wicked, on Broadway and in Chicago, portrays his love interest Katie. They're joined by in international collection of comedic talent in a roller-coaster mix of styles that blends comedy with tap, hip hop, eccentric dance and slapstick, all linked by a narrative that ignites a succession of wacky adventures.
Propelled by crazy humor and intense choreography, Banana Shpeel plunges us into the world of Schmelky, who dangles fame and fortune in front of Emmett, who has come to audition for him. Emmett soon finds himself trapped in a flamboyant, anarchic world where Schmelky sows terror and reigns supreme. Emmett falls in love with the beautiful Katie and meets a bunch of absurd characters, including the strange Banana Man. But who is this mysterious Banana Man and how can Emmett escape the clutches of Schmelky and his henchmen? The show is written and directed by
David Shiner.
Banana Shpeel will perform at The Beacon Theatre, Broadway and 74th Street, NYC, for a limited engagement from Feb. 4 through April 30, 2010. Tickets are available now for all performances at http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/ or http://www.beacontheatre.com/. The schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm with matinees on Wednesdays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 3pm.
Michael Longoria, who starred as Frankie Valli will portray Emmett, an innocent and romantic young actor, while Annaleigh Ashford, who starred as Glinda in Wicked, on Broadway and in Chicago, portrays his love interest Katie. They're joined by in international collection of comedic talent in a roller-coaster mix of styles that blends comedy with tap, hip hop, eccentric dance and slapstick, all linked by a narrative that ignites a succession of wacky adventures.
Propelled by crazy humor and intense choreography, Banana Shpeel plunges us into the world of Schmelky, who dangles fame and fortune in front of Emmett, who has come to audition for him. Emmett soon finds himself trapped in a flamboyant, anarchic world where Schmelky sows terror and reigns supreme. Emmett falls in love with the beautiful Katie and meets a bunch of absurd characters, including the strange Banana Man. But who is this mysterious Banana Man and how can Emmett escape the clutches of Schmelky and his henchmen? The show is written and directed by
David Shiner.
Banana Shpeel will perform at The Beacon Theatre, Broadway and 74th Street, NYC, for a limited engagement from Feb. 4 through April 30, 2010. Tickets are available now for all performances at http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/ or http://www.beacontheatre.com/. The schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm with matinees on Wednesdays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 3pm.
Cool! Thanks for the great info! Looks fantastic!! My wife and I saw O in Vegas. That was cool. This looks completely different. I will certainly get tickets.
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