Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party

Adapted from a book-length poem written in and about the Roaring Twenties, Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown. In a relationship marked by vicious behavior and recklessness (mirroring the time in which they live), they decide to throw a party to end all parties. As the guests arrive, we meet an assortment of people living on the edge. Queenie and Burrs set out to make each other jealous, but Queenie begins to fall in love with her conquest named Black. After a long night of decadence, Burrs' jealousy erupts and he comes to a violent end at Black's hand. In the stark light of a new day, Queenie moves out into a brighter world, although not necessarily a brighter future, leaving the passed-out revelers in her wake. An award-winning score by Andrew Lippa provides excitement and drive for this tale of passions out of control. Capturing the sound of a bygone era with a nod to the present one, he makes us realize that moral decadence is not only limited to our past. Book, lyrics and music by Andrew Lippa Directed by Craig Johnson Producer: Yvonne Belsenti Anderson Music Director: David Oberst Choreographer: Alison Doud LaRue Featuring: Noelle Barnard Azarelo, Brent Blakesley, Melanie Carviou, Roberto Diaz, Anne-Caitlin Procopio, Julia Sharpe Fair, Bobby Furmage, Jessica Hill, James Ilsley, Joshua Kellum, Lauren Knott, Alex Matsuo, Ben Muller, Jon Todd, Natalie Turgeon, Randi Winter SHOW DATES ========= March 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd at 8pm March 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 3pm BUY TICKETS HERE: http://nract.org/upcoming-productions/the-wild-party