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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

A New Musical - One Night Only at NJ Rep in Long Branch

WHEN: Friday, Sept 21 at 8pm, ONE NIGHT ONLY as part of the West End Festival of the Arts
WHERE
: West End Arts Center, 132 West End Avenue in Long Branch. Free on-site parking and entrance off of Sairs Avenue.
For tickets call 732-229-3166 or BUY TICKETS

Be the first to witness the birth of a new musical based on the 1946 novel by William Lindsay Gresham and the 1947 noir film that starred Tyrone Power. Nightmare Alley: An Introduction takes place during the Great Depression and is the story of a young drifter who hooks up with a traveling side show.

The music, lyrics and book are by Jonathan Brielle, whose credits include Broadway: Foxfire (music/lyrics) Off- Broadway: Himself and Nora; Composer in Residence, Circle Rep, NY. Regional: Himself and Nora NYMF, James Joyce Center, Dublin, The Old Globe, Forty Naked Women, A Monkey and Me (Eugene O’Neill). Las Vegas: Enter the Night (Stardust Hotel), MADhattan (New York Hotel).

The musical stars Cole Burden, Lauren Zakrin, and Kevyn Morrow (left, top to bottom).

Also included in your ticket price are three other short plays: Circus Real by Alexis Kozak, Gravity: The Three-Body Problem by John Biguenet, and In the Hole by Christopher Daftsios.

The 4 plays are followed by a reception with complimentary refreshments, wine, and live music.  You can also visit the art gallery and photography exhibit.

The West End Festival of the Arts is a fundraiser for New Jersey Repertory Company. We hope you can join us for this special event.