| "GHOST OF JOHN McCAIN" ANNOUNCES CASTING OF JOHN McCAIN, DONALD TRUMP AND DONALD TRUMP’S BRAIN | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 08:42 pm EDT 08/09/24 | |
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| THE NEW MUSICAL "GHOST OF JOHN McCAIN" ANNOUNCES THE CASTING OF JOHN MCCAIN DONALD TRUMP AND DONALD TRUMP'S BRAIN Jason Tam as John McCain Luke Kolbe Mannikus as Donald Trump Anthony Michael Ray as Donald Trump's Brain New York, NY — Political strategist and public relations executive Jason Rose, Businesswoman Lynn Londen, and longtime John McCain campaign consultant Max Fose, producers of Ghost of John McCain, announced today that Jason Tam will play John McCain, Luke Kolbe Mannikus will play Donald Trump and Aaron Michael Ray will play Donald Trump's Brain in the upcoming musical. Featuring a book by Scott Elmegreen and a score by Drew Fornarola, Ghost of John McCain will begin performances on September 3 at the Soho Playhouse, ahead of its official opening night on Tuesday, September 24. The limited engagement will run through Election Day, with a final performance on Sunday, November 10. With direction by Catie Davis and choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt, Ghost of John McCain thrusts the late Senator into an afterlife he never expected when he finds that "heaven" is inside Trump's brain. There, he encounters a "Greek Chorus" of iconic figures, including Hillary Clinton, Roy Cohn, Eva Perón, Teddy Roosevelt, Robert Jordan, Lindsey Graham, George W. Bush, Tiffany Trump, Grizabella from CATS, Barack Obama, Kanye West, Grant Woods, Elizabeth Warren, Taylor Swift, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Eric Trump, Clint Eastwood — and now Kamala Harris — who rebel against the former President's relentless demands for affirmation. An uproarious exploration of power, rivalry, and the human condition, Ghost of John McCain is the ticket we need during the election cycle from hell. Ghost of John McCain was co-conceived by McCain's first chief of staff and the late Arizona Attorney General, Grant Woods, eulogist at McCain's service along with President Biden. The new musical is currently undergoing last minute script changes to include a character based on the newly named presidential candidate Kamala Harris. As previously announced, the role of Kamala Harris will be played by Zonya Love. Casting is by Jason Thinger, CSA. The complete cast and creative team will be announced soon. Tickets are now available for purchase at www.sohoplayhouse.com or by phone at (212) 692-1555 beginning at 3pm each day. # # # # B I O G R A P H I E S Jason Tam (John McCain) starred in the hit NBC Live's "Jesus Christ Superstar," with John Legend and Sara Bareilles, as Peter. Recently he voiced the role of Duan in Shakina Nayfack's "Chonburi…Butterfly Club," on Audible. He was seen in the Off-Broadway shows, The White Chip (MCC), KPOP (Lortel Award), a collaboration between Woodshed Collective, Ars Nova, and Ma-Yi Theatre Company. Jason's Broadway credits include Be More Chill (and Off-Bway), IF/THEN, Lysistrata Jones, and the original Paul in the revival of A Chorus Line. He has also been part of numerous Off-Broadway and regional theatre productions. Jason's TV credits include "FBI," "The Blacklist," "Do No Harm," "Guilty," "Hawaii 5-0," "One Life to Live," and "Beyond the Break," and he was seen in the documentary Every Little Step. Jason holds a BFA from NYU Tisch and recently joined the Board of Directors at Keen Company. Luke Kolbe Mannikus (Donald Trump) Luke is excited to make his Off-Broadway debut. Broadway: Pippin, Matilda The Musical (OBC), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (OBC). Most recently Luke performed in Bye Bye Birdie at The Kennedy Center. 2024 Graduate of the University of Michigan's Musical Theatre Department. Grateful to God. Thank you, Jason, this team, Nancy, and family. @lukemannikus www.lukemannikus.com Aaron Michael Ray (Donald Trump's Brain & Others) is delighted to make his Soho Playhouse debut! Other Off-Broadway: The Low Road (The Public Theater) and Spamilton. National Tours: A Wonderful World (Pre-Broadway Tour) and Come From Away (1st National Tour). Select Regional: The regional premiere of A Strange Loop (Speakeasy Stage/Front Porch Arts Collective) and The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (George Street Playhouse). BM in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music and an MFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Aaron has been a jazz trumpet player for over 20 years. Special thanks to HCKR and all his love to his family. # # # # https://ghostofjohnmccain.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GhostofJohnMcCain https://www.instagram.com/ghostofjohnmccain/ |
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