The Trap Door Theatre Presents

The Beastly Bombing

  
 Libretto by Julien Nitzberg
 Music by Roger Neill 
Originally Directed in Los Angeles by Julien Nitzberg
 Directed & Choreographed by Kevin Remington

March 20, 2008 - May 3, 2008
Thursday - Saturday at 8PM
Sundays at 7pm

 

Recommended by the Chicago Reader. Read the Review
Recommended by Centerstage Chicago.
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"an enthusiastic and lovable cast of lunatics...
that might just help you laugh your way through the nightly news."
-After Dark Chicago

"truly ingenious"
-The Chicago Tribune

"The first great work of comedy to emerge from the post-9/11 little planet of horrors.” 
-The Huffington Post

"An equal opportunity offender."
-L.A. Times

“A striking concoction of urbane nihilism and Victorian charm. It could become a cult classic, a political valentine to the first decade of the new century…it’s Dr.Strangelove meets HMS Pinafore.”
-The LA Weekly


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The Beastly Bombing’s controversial but hilarious take on modern politics, fundamentalism and the war on terror has produced a touchstone event, leading to debate about which issues comedy can address in our polarized society. This romantic operetta ran for over a year in L.A. and won Best Musical of the Year at the L.A. Weekly Awards.

 

Featuring: Tiffany Bedwell, Noah Durham, Matthew Gottlieb, John Gray, Michelle Hackman, Steve Konet, Alyssa Nicole Larson, Melissa Law, Andrew Luckenbill, Gabriel Pastrana, Alzan Pelesic, and featuring Stephen Lydic as the President of the United States.

Musical Director: Michelle Hackman
Scenic Designer: Ewelina Dobiesz
Costume Designer: Iris Bainum-Houle
Lighting Designer: Richard Norwood
Sound Engineer: Sam Lewis