Medea: A Musical Comedy is the kitschiest, critically acclaimed musical, now playing off-Broadway at Actors Temple Theatre!
This hit production follows characters Paul, the super gay star and Elsa, playing the title role who hate each other off-stage then suddenly find themselves falling in love, shockingly.
The flamboyant director of the show, a campy musical version of Euripides’ Medea, and all of Paul’s lovers are stunned and disappointed that Paul has fallen for Elsa.
The quintessential backstage story spirals out of control with many twists, turns, and sequins along the way! Get tickets now and become one of thousands of theatregoers at one of the funniest and murderous musicals in town!
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“Exuberantly funny!” – Variety
“Manages to combine provocative thinking and exuberant theatrics!” – The Wall Street Journal
“Tastelessly amusing!” – Los Angeles Times
“Bold! Outrageous! Funny! And truly unapologetic!” – San Francisco Weekly
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First Preview 10/10/2024
Opening 10/19/2024
On Sale Through 02/01/2025
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Winner of six Bay Area Critics Circle Awards including “Best Musical,” the LA Weekly Award for “Best Musical,” and the GLAAD Media Award for “Best Theatre,”
Medea: A Musical Comedy, a campy, and critically-acclaimed musical take on Euripides’ MEDEA is written and directed by John Fisher. Fisher directs a cast of nine.
Creative Team
Author: John Fisher
Music: Multiple Rock/ Pop Artists
Lyrics: John Fisher
Director: John Fisher
Choreographer: Hunter Hope Barnett
The press calls Medea: A Musical Comedy “A delight! Pure fun! A dazzling display! Executed with such performance panache that you gasp with gratitude! Irresistible!” (Variety), “Exuberantly funny! Bristles with wit and intelligence!” (San Francisco Chronicle), “Riotous slapstick! As smart as it is sassy, as hip as it is hyper, and wondrously provocative in just about every sense of the word!” (San Francisco Examiner), “Manages to combine provocative thinking and exuberant theatrics!” (The Wall Street Journal), and “Tastelessly amusing!” (Los Angeles Times).
The runtime is 100 minutes with no intermission.
PERFORMANCES are Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Plus: Sunday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 27 @ 7:00 p.m. There are no performances on October 12 and 24, or November 21, 2024.
TICKETS range from $58.50 to $110.50 and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge, or by calling 212-239-6200.
Direct ticketing link: https://www.telecharge.com/Medea-A-Musical-Comedy-Tickets.
Medea: A Musical Comedy is produced by Jon Zimmerman in association with Edmund Gaynes; General Manager: Bennett Theatricals; Press Representative: Paul Siebold/Off Off PR.
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