Marla Mindelle's 'The Big Gay Jamboree' Dazzles Off-Broadway with Humor and Theatrical Flair

November 21, 2024
Marla Mindelle's 'The Big Gay Jamboree' Dazzles Off-Broadway with Humor and Theatrical Flair
  • By its closing date, the production will have featured a total of 15 previews and 88 regular performances.

  • Directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, the show features a book by Marla Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, with music and lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen.

  • Marla Mindelle, co-creator of the hit musical Titanique, has debuted a new Off-Broadway musical titled The Big Gay Jamboree.

  • Described as an outrageous new comedy, the musical promises to entertain with its unique blend of humor and theatricality.

  • The story follows Stacey, played by Mindelle, who wakes up hungover in a 1940s Golden Age musical and must use her theater skills to escape while a live audience watches.

  • The Big Gay Jamboree officially opened on September 30, 2024, at the Orpheum Theatre and will conclude its performances on December 15, 2024.

  • New York Theatre Guide praised the show for its humor and vibrant charm, highlighting its satirical take on traditional Broadway tropes.

  • The musical is produced by Sue Wagner, John Johnson, and LuckyChap, the company co-founded by Margot Robbie, which has been developing the project for film since 2019.

  • David Dabbon provides musical supervision and arrangements for the production.

  • The cast includes notable actors such as Alex Moffat as Keith, Paris Nix as Clarence, and Constantine Rousouli as Bert, alongside Mindelle.

  • The creative team features set design by dots, costume design by Sarah Cubbage, and sound design by Justin Stasiw, among others.

  • For more information, visit the official website at BigGayJamboreeTheMusical.com.

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The Big Gay Jamboree Will Close Off-Broadway

THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date

BroadwayWorld.com • Nov 21, 2024

THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date


'The Big Gay Jamboree' to close off Broadway

New York Theatre Guide • Nov 21, 2024

'The Big Gay Jamboree' to close off Broadway

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