What’s a high school prom without the undead? As part of its seventh season, Unexpected Stage Company presents the campy, rollicking musical Zombie Prom, celebrating 20 years since its off-Broadway debut.
By John Dempsey and Dana P. Rowe
Based on a story by John Dempsey and Hugh M. Murphy
“Unexpected Stage Company. . .found a gem and dusted it off just in time for the 2016 Halloween season.”–BroadwayWorld.com
“Do a sped-up zombie walk to the Randolph Road Theatre box office and buy some tickets. It’s a great Halloween gift!”–DC Metro Theatre Arts
It’s not all bobby socks and Clearasil for Jonny Warner when he drops the "H" from his name, dives head-long into the town's nuclear reactor, and returns to 1950s high school life as a zombie. Zombie Prom follows the angst-ridden teen love of Jonny and Toffee as they try to navigate the waters of high school during the atomic age. Not only must they face the injustices generally placed on zombies, they must also face the tyrannical Principal Delilah Strict, as well as the probing eye of sensationalist reporter Eddie Flagrante who exploits the lovers in his “cause celebre” of zombie civil rights.
The cast for Zombie Prom features Will Hawkins as Jonny Warner, Julia Klavans as Toffee, Dallas Milholland as Delilah Strict, and Joshua Simon as Eddie Flagrante, with Katie Culligan (Coco), Philip da Costa (Joey), Jordan Clark Halsey (Josh), Kelsey Painter (Candy), RJ Pavel (Jake), and Stephanie Wilson (Ginger).
Penned by the writing team of John Dempsey (book and lyrics) and Dana P. Rowe (music), known for The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick, Zombie Prom is based on a story by John Dempsey and Hugh M. Murphy. The production is directed by Unexpected Stage Company co-founder Christopher Goodrich, with choreography by Jane Rabinovitz and musical direction by Brandon Heishman. The creative team also includes William T. Fleming (set design) and Gary Hauptman (lighting design).
The Saturday, October 22 performance of Zombie Prom at 7:30 p.m. will benefit Best Buddies of the capital region, with half of all ticket sales going to support this local nonprofit.
Post-show discussions with Zombie Prom cast and creative members
Saturday, October 15, 2 p.m.
Sunday, October 23, 2 p.m.
Champagne intermission courtesy of The Law Office of Miguel Palmeiro, LLC
Thursday, October 20, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 7:30 p.m.
Performance benefiting Best Buddies
Saturday, October 22, 7:30 p.m.
General Admission Tickets: $10 - $27.50
Pay-What-You-Wish preview performance: Thursday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Student, Senior, Military, and Group Discounts are available.
$5 tickets are available to residents of Wheaton, MD.
For info: 301-337-8290 or www.unexpectedstage.org
For tickets: 800-838-3006
Phone: 301-337-8290
Email: rachel@unexpectedstage.org
2016/10/06 - 2016/10/30
Additional time info:
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Pay-What-You-Wish Preview: October 6 at 7:30 pm
Preview performances: October 6 and 7 at 7:30 pm; October 8 at 2 pm
Opening performance (followed by complimentary post-show reception): October 8 at 7:30 pm
Post-show discussions with Zombie Prom cast and creative members
Saturday, October 15, 2 p.m.
Sunday, October 23, 2 p.m.
Champagne intermission courtesy of The Law Office of Miguel Palmeiro, LLC
Thursday, October 20, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 7:30 p.m.
Performance benefiting Best Buddies
Saturday, October 22, 7:30 p.m.
Randolph Road Theatre
4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902