| Elizabeth Gillies & Milo Manheim to star in Little Shop of Horrors beginning February 25 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 07:05 pm EST 01/29/25 | |
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| STARS OF STAGE & SCREEN ELIZABETH GILLIES AND MILO MANHEIM TO STAR AS AUDREY AND SEYMOUR IN LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS DRAMA DESK NOMINEE JEREMY KUSHNIER JOINS THE COMPANY AS DR. ORIN SCHRIVELLO DDS BEGINNING PERFORMANCES ON FEBRUARY 25, 2025 AT THE WESTSIDE THEATRE TICKETS NOW ON SALE THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2027 (New York, NY) The three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of Little Shop of Horrors – currently in its sixth succulent year at the Westside Theatre in NYC – is thrilled to welcome two of the brightest young talents of stage and screen as their next Audrey and Seymour - Elizabeth Gillies (13: The Musical, Nickelodeon's "Victorious", "Dynasty"), in her first return to the New York Stage in over 16 years, and Milo Manheim (Disney's Zombies film franchise, Deaf West's American Idiot, "School Spirits"), who makes his New York Musical debut. Gillies, Manheim and Broadway star Jeremy Kushnier (Footloose, Jesus Christ Superstar) begin performances on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd St). Tickets to the show are now on sale through January 24, 2027. Current stars, three-time Tony Award nominee Sherie Rene Scott (The Last Five Years, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Everyday Rapture) and Broadway star Nicholas Christopher (Jelly's Last Jam, Sweeney Todd ) will play their final performances in Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey and Seymour, respectively, on Sunday, February 23, 2025. They are currently joined in the cast by Reg Rogers (The Dazzle, Merrily We Roll Along) as Mushnik, Major Attaway as The Voice of Audrey II, Tiffany Renee Thompson as Ronnette, Daria Pilar Redus as Crystal, and Morgan Ashley Bryant as Chiffon, as well as Camryn Hampton, Michael Iannucci, Weston Chandler Long, Jeff Sears, Teddy Yudain, Melissa Victor, Noel MacNeal, Johnny Newcomb, Jonothon Lyons, Christine Wanda, and Savannah Lee Birdsong. Teddy Yudain covers the role of Dr. Orin Scrivello through February 23. With a book and lyrics by Grammy and Academy Award winner Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), and music by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Newsies), the 2020 Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Award-winning Best Musical Revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening). LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS began previews at Westside Theatre on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, and opened to widespread critical acclaim on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Ben Brantley of The New York Times deemed the show a "Critic's Pick," declaring that "a certain carnivorous plant has been repotted in Hell's Kitchen, and I am delighted to report that it's thriving there. Michael Mayer's delicious revival…summons the shivery elation I felt seeing the musical at the East Village's Orpheum nearly four decades ago. It restores the show to its original scale and sensibility, reminding us of the special potency of grisly things that come in small, impeccably wrapped packages." The Hollywood Reporter describes the production as "wildly exuberant and irresistible. This terrific revival will only deepen the devotion for those lucky enough to catch it." Time Out gives the musical "Four Stars! A deeply satisfying revival… with a marvelous cast. What kind of deal with what kind of devil are you willing to cut to see it?" Following the theater industry's extended suspension of operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the production re-opened its doors on September 21, 2021, to sold-out audiences hungry for the thrill of live theater again. Washington Post critic Peter Marks wrote in 2022, "I'm back at Little Shop of Horrors because, friends, I needed to laugh today. Hearing the glorious Menken/Ashman score sung by this cast fills the prescription. [A return trip] is WORTH IT." Seymour is a down-on-his-luck florist with a crush on his co-worker Audrey. When he discovers a mysterious – and voracious – plant, suddenly Seymour and Audrey are thrust into an epic battle that will determine the fate of the entire human race. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS first premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, where it made audiences laugh, scream, and give up gardening for good. The musical has since catapulted into a global phenomenon, with productions across the world from Broadway to London's West End, to Asia and Australia – plus a hit 1986 film adaptation directed by Frank Oz that starred Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Steve Martin. Now, the musical has made its highly-anticipated return home to Off-Broadway, in an intimate new production directed by Michael Mayer that offers an unprecedented opportunity to get close — maybe too close — to an incredible plant with an insatiable appetite. The LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS design team features Tony-nominated Scenic Designer Julian Crouch (Hedwig and the Angry Inch); Two-time Tony-winning Lighting Designer Bradley King (Hadestown, Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812); Emmy-winning Costume Designer Tom Broecker (Everyday Rapture); Tony-winning Sound Designer Jessica Paz (Hadestown); Emmy-nominated Puppet Designer Nicholas Mahon (Pyeongchang Olympics Opening Ceremony) and Hair and Makeup Designer Tommy Kurzman (My Fair Lady). Original puppet design is by Martin P. Robinson, Puppets are by Monkey Boys Productions, and Grammy nominee Will Van Dyke (Pretty Woman) serves as Music Supervisor, Orchestrator & Arranger. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is produced by Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens, Hunter Arnold, Mickey Liddell, Caiola Productions, Curt Cronin, John Joseph, DDM Productions, DeSantis-Baugh Productions, Elizabeth Dewberry & Ali Ahmet Kocabiyik, Wendy Federman, Roy Furman, Deborah Green, Kayla Greenspan, Marguerite Hoffman, Sally Cade Holmes, Latitude Link, Seriff Productions, Silva Theatrical Group, and Eric Gelb/Oliver Roth. Casting is by Jim Carnahan, C.S.A./Jason Thinger, General Management is by Live Wire Theatrical/ Chris Aniello, Production Management is by Juniper Street Productions and Production Stage Management is by Pamela Remler. TICKETS: Tickets are now on sale through January 24, 2027, at Telecharge.com/212-239-6200. The regular performance schedule is Tuesdays at 7:00pm, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, Thursdays at 7:00pm, Fridays at 7:00pm, Saturdays at 2:00 & 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00 & 7:30pm. Holiday Week schedules may vary & the schedule is subject to change. www.LittleShopNYC.com @LittleShopNYC ELIZABETH GILLIES (Audrey) is an actress, singer and director who most recently starred as Fallon Carrington in the popular Netflix series, "Dynasty". Gillies made her Broadway debut at age 15 in Jason Robert Brown's musical 13 , originating the role of Lucy. She later became a household name as Jade West on the hit Nickelodeon series, "Victorious". After "Victorious", Liz starred and sang alongside Denis Leary in the FX comedy series, "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll". Beyond her acting career, Gillies is a passionate singer and musician with two records to her name alongside longtime friend and collaborator Seth MacFarlane and two new singles released in 2024. MILO MANHEIM (Seymour) is best known for his starring role as Zed in Disney's wildly successful movie musical franchise ZOMBIES, which just wrapped production on its 4th installment, Zombies 4: Dawn of Vampires. With an extensive and impressive career, Manheim continues to prove himself to be a true rising force and one of Hollywood's young actors to watch. Most recently, Manheim starred in the Deaf West stage production of Green Day's American Idiot, which broke records by becoming the Los Angeles Mark Taper Forum's highest-selling show of all time. This production included both Deaf and hearing actors who performed simultaneously in American Sign Language and spoken English. Manheim played the role of 'Johnny,' which he shared with Daniel Durant (CODA). On the TV and film side, Manheim most recently starred in the Paramount+ YA drama series "School Spirits". The series debuted to a great reception and later found a new audience when it began streaming on Netflix, where it remained in the Top 10 for multiple weeks. The seco season of "School Spirits" is set to debut in early 2025. In 2023, Manheim starred in the Disney+ rom-com Prom Pact, as well as appeared in a memorable recurring role on "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.", also available on Disney+. That fall he also starred in two major theatrical releases – Eli Roth's Thanksgiving opposite Patrick Dempsey and Addison Rae (which has already cemented itself as a cult-classic slasher fil and the well-received musical Journey To Bethlehem as Joseph, alongside Fiona Palomo (Mary). A second-generation actor, son of award-winning actress Camryn Manheim, Manheim was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. After growing up on the sets of "The Practice" and "Ghost Whisperer", Manheim was bitten by the acting bug and began training in an after-school program at the age of 7. He went on to perform in 15 musicals with Liza Monjauze Productions, including Rent, Footloose, Tommy, A Chorus Line, Gypsy, and Spring Awakening. Manheim also performed in the original musical Generation Me at the prestigious New York Musical Festival (NYMF), for which he won the 2017 NYMF Award of Excellence for Best Leading Actor. The following year, he wowed audiences and came in second place in the 27th season of ABC's "Dancing with The Stars." JEREMY KUSHNIER (Dr. Orin Scrivello DDS) A long time ago, in a theater not so far away…Jeremy embarked on a legendary journey across the stage and screen. Known for his portrayal of Ren McCormack in Footloose on Broadway, his acting prowess has captivated audiences in Aida, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Head Over Heels. With a heart devoted to storytelling, he has also appeared on TV in "The Good Wife", "Nurse Jackie" and "Chicago Med". Armed with a voice that echoes through the ages and a passion for his craft, Jeremy continues to shine in the galaxy of entertainment, inspiring fans across the universe. |
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