The blurb for this production says, "The era
of the British Music Invasion comes alive in "ModRock," a new
musical, which is having its world premiere engagement beginning Wednesday,
June 19 (press opening Sunday Evening, June 23) at the El Portal Theatre.
"ModRock" is set in the vibrant, swinging London of the mid 1960's -
a time when styles and cultures clashed, the British bands ruled the pop charts
and all fashion trends emerged out of Carnaby Street.
"ModRock"
tells a timeless story of star-crossed lovers from the rival "Mod"
and "Rocker" factions through 20 classic songs from the era including
"We Gotta Get Out of this Place," "For Your Love,"
"Tired of Waiting," "Bus Stop," "Don't Let Me Be
Misunderstood," "Sunny Afternoon," "Time of the
Season," "Downtown," "I Can't Explain,"
"Dedicated Follower of Fashion," "You Don't Have to Say You Love
Me," "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me," "A
Summer Song," "You've Got Your Troubles," "I'm A Man,"
"Where Are They Now," "I Only Want To Be With You,"
"Cool Jerk," "There's A Kind of Hush," and "Don't Let
the Sun Catch You Crying".
"ModRock"
was created and has a book by Hagan Thomas-Jones and features a young cast of
12. The director is Brian Lohmann, the associate artistic director of the Impro
Theatre. He directed Dickens UnScripted at the Broad Stage, LA Noir UnScripted
at Theatre Asylum, and at the Odyssey Theatre Tennessee Williams UnScripted and
was co-director of Shakespeare UnScripted at Theatre. The musical arrangements
are by David O; musical direction by John Ballinger; scenic design by Joel
Daavid, and casting by Michael Donovan CSA.
Tickets,
starting at $44, are on sale at the El Portal Theatre at elportaltheatre.com,
or by calling 1-818-508-4200."
For more
information visit www.modrockmusical.com
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