| DISENCHANTED, the musical that proves happily ever after can be a royal pain...National Tour begins 10/11-10/12...Queens Theater | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 11:47 pm EDT 09/17/24 | |
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| www.DisenchantedTour.com The Princesses are going to Queens… DISENCHANTED, the ‘charming’ musical featuring the princesses from original storybooks kvetching about the exploitation they’ve suffered in today’s animated films and theme parks, will embark on a US tour this October, and their first stop is Queens Theater (14 United National Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY) on October 11-12. DISENCHANTED has music and lyrics by Dennis T. Giacino (Zazzie Sings!), was developed with Fiely Matias (The Cat, The Rat, and What Happened), and is directed and choreographed by Jonathan Van Dyke (Pippin, Cinderella). DISENCHANTED presents Snow White and her posse of princesses, in a whole new light. The iconic heroines are none too pleased with how they have been portrayed to the masses and are ready to set the record straight. The glass slippers come off and the tiaras get tossed as these royal renegades take the spotlight. These are not your typical damsels in distress. Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Belle, Mulan, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, and The One Who Kissed the Frog all come to life as they sing about the once-upon-a-time girls. The musical debuted Off Broadway in 2014. The production played to sold out houses and received rave reviews, garnering an “Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical nomination (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and a “Best New Off-Broadway Musical” nomination (Off Broadway Alliance). DISENCHANTED has played all over the world to rave reviews. The New York Times cheered, “A girls’ night out retro rebellion! Utterly human and surprisingly moving. Beneath the tiara, a lot of attitude. Fine comic brilliance!”, and WCBS Radio raved, “The best time you will have on Broadway! Loved this show! Go see it!.” Arts Review in Australia said, “Keeps the audience laughing the whole way through. It’s refreshing to see a live show with multiple powerful female characters who each get to show off their strengths, and Ragguagliami Roma in Italy agreed, “A unique and unmissable show. The funniest show of the season!” “The cast of DISENCHANTED includes S.J. Nelson (Snow White), Ashley Rubin (Cinderella), Emily Qualmann (Sleeping Beauty), Katrice Jackson (The Princess Who Kissed The Frog), Allyson Gishi (Hua Mulan), Sidney Fisher (The Little Mermaid/Belle) Abigail Gordiany (Pocahontas/Princess Badroulbadour), Kat Gold (Rapunzel), and Alexis Richelle (Understudying multiple roles). DISENCHANTED has musical direction by Nick Guerrero (The Light In The Piazza), scenic and lighting design by Jordan Armstrong (Closer Than Ever), sound design by David Velazquez, costume design by Daisy McCarthy Tucker (The Little Mermaid), wig design by Justin Lore (Hello Dolly!), music supervision by Bobby Peaco (Showtune!), technical direction is by Johnbarry Green (GREASE) and casting by the Wojcik Casting Team. The Production Stage Manager is Frank Mastras, general management by Kristen Ernst, and KMEntertainment is the booking agent. DISENCHANTED Is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. “Dennis and Fiely have created an amazingly entertaining, commercial and dead-on hysterical satire of pop culture,” said director Jonathan Van Dyke. “We are thrilled to bring our Princesses to Queens and beyond for this National Tour.” On producing the tour, Marcie Gorman said, "From our first performance, the response has been overwhelmingly passionate and the word of mouth took off. As the producer of MNM Theatre, I had been looking for ways to branch out and find the right project to get behind. The effect it had on such a diverse demographic was undeniable and everyone was on their feet at the end of each show. I am proud that DISENCHANTED will have the opportunity to charm audiences around the country as we embark on this tour." DISENCHANTED will play Queens Theater (14 United National Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY) to kick off its National Tour from October 11-12. Tickets are $59.00 -$67.00 with student and senior discounts available. The show plays Friday, October 11 at 8:00PM and Saturday, October 12 at 2:00PM and 8:00PM. For tickets and information, please visit: www.QueensTheatre.org. # # # Biographies Dennis T. Giacino (Book, Music, Lyrics) A full member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Giacino co-created and wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the Off-Broadway musical hit DISENCHANTED. The show performed to critical acclaim and sold out engagements in New York City with award nominations from the Lucille Lortel Awards, the Outer Critics Circle for ‘Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical,’ and the Off Broadway Alliance for ‘Best New Musical.' DISENCHANTED has also played to SROs and raves in over 15 countries on five continents in five languages. The show recently won a 'Best Musical' MET Mejor Award in Madrid, Spain as well as 'Best Musical' at the MINDIE Awards in Milan, Italy. Nominations include 'Best Musical' by the Premios ACE Awards in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Premios Soberano Award for 'Best Musical' in the Dominican Republic as well as numerous BroadwayWorld awards (noms and wins) around the USA. Giacino is currently presenting his newest hit musical, Zazzie Sings!: The Cat, The Rat, and What Happened!, on the east and west coasts of the USA, soon to be licensed worldwide. Fiely Matias (Co-creator, Co-Book, Music, Lyrics) Matias co-created and directed the award-winning Off-Broadway production of DISENCHANTED. He has also directed sold-out, raved about productions of DISENCHANTED in Orlando, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Missouri, the out-of-town tryout in Tampa, as well as the original New York City workshops and staged readings of the show. Matias is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. He has directed countless musicals and comedy plays over the past 25 years, including over 20 international Fringe Theatre Festival productions. Awards for Matias' directorial work include 'Best National Show' (Daily City News, Orlando) 'Best Musical' and 'Best Comedy' (USA National GLBT Theatre Festival, Columbus, OH), 'Best Comedy' (Ottawa), and 'Best of Fest' at the Orlando, San Francisco, and Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Fests. Most recently, Matias directed his newest musical Zazzie Sings: The Cat, The Rat, and What Happened! in North Carolina and Oregon as well as the successful staged reading of Khial Watson's Submission in New York City. Matias, an Actors' Equity Association member, has also performed at the Kennedy Center and on stages around the globe. Jonathan Van Dyke (Director /Choreographer) Jonathan began his relationship with Disenchanted as the Casting Director for the out of town Off Broadway tryout at The Straz Center for the Performing Arts. As a director/choreographer, regional work includes Pippin, I Love a Piano, Beehive, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (w/Barry Pearl and Christine Pedi) Beehive, Cinderella, Disaster, Forum, Closer Than Ever, The Hot Shoe Shuffle, My One and Only The Savannah Sipping Society, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Boeing, Boeing and recently directed and choreographed ShBoom for The Laguna Playhouse, ushering in their 100th season. He will be directing Steel Magnolias for Surflight Theatre’s 75th anniversary season. He has helmed productions of DISENCHANTED at The Kravis Center PAC and The Studio at Mizner Park. A member of The Dramatists Guild, Jonathan is the author of the award-winning play Spring at the Willowbrook Inn. His original work Totally Electric debuted at the Duplex in NYC and went on to have productions in Tampa, Orlando, New Orleans and Denver. Another original show Holiday Inc has become a seasonal favorite after its debut at The Straz Center for the Performing Arts. It has since been adapted to a children’s book released in 2023. He is founder of Van Dyke Productions which specializes in custom entertainment for corporate events and commercial production. Follow on Instagram @vandykeproductions Marcie Gorman (Executive Producer) Marcie has been a driving force in south Florida theatre for the last ten years. She began her theatrical career studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of Performing Arts in New York City. A classically trained soprano, Marcie attended the University of Florida, and performed on various stages before she turned her interest to production. As an entrepreneur, business owner, and philanthropist she has offered. her experience and expertise to multiple organizations and theatrical Broadway properties including the original production of Hairspray, Company (w/Raul Esparza), The Producers, Gypsy (w/Patti LuPone), and Little Shop of Horrors. She has served on multiple boards, including the Dreyfoos School for the Arts and Communities in Schools of Palm Beach County; she has spearheaded multiple projects and events for numerous charitable organizations; and has won several prestigious volunteer awards. Marcie is a Founder Member of the Kravis Center, and a member of their Education Committee. Outside of her theatrical life, Marcie was CEO of two Weight Watchers Franchises, managing and often mentoring over 300 employees, and serving over 12,000 members per month. Marcie currently serves as Producing Artistic Director and CEO of MNM Theatre Company in Palm Beach, Florida. www.DisenchantedTour.com |
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