A “bewitching” musical based on the play by Mary Chase, Jack Urbont and Michael Colby’s Mrs. McThing is slated for two benefit performances at TADA! Youth Theater on Halloween, Sunday, October 31st at 2 pm and 7 pm. The cast includes Broadway veteran performers, among them Donna English and Leah Hocking. The production is directed by Karen Carpenter.
The musical, which had its premiere at Goodspeed Opera House in 1984, serves up perfect Halloween entertainment for the entire family with its spooky and funny tale. Set in the late 1930s, the story of Mrs. McThing revolves around very wealthy Mrs. Howard V. Larue III and her son Howay. Howay’s encounter with Mimi, adopted daughter of the witch, Mrs. McThing, leads to a series of spells. Events that follow include an unexpected romance, a Witches’ Sabbath of goblins and ghoulies, a heist, and a hair-raising showdown with Mrs. McThing.
TADA! Youth Theater’s mission since 1984 has been to provide young people from different social, racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds with musical theater programs that inspire them to learn, be creative, and think differently through high-quality productions, positive youth development, and education programs. For more information, please visit tadatheater.com.
Michael Colby is the writer of such musicals as Charlotte Sweet (Drama Desk Award nomination), North Atlantic (Show Business Award) and Tales of Tinseltown (all-star recording on JAY Records). His songs have been recorded and/or performed by such artists as Michael Feinstein, Tony Yazbeck, Alix Korey, Alison Fraser, Kristin Chenoweth, and Julie Wilson.
Composer Jack Urbont has written music for “General Hospital,” “Mission: Impossible,” “One Life To Live,” “Mannix,” and Iron Man (Film &TV) to name a few. He’s also composed for the stage with Livin’ The Life, All In Love, The Draft Dodger, Stag Movie and Mrs. McThing.
Tickets for the benefit are $50 ($30 for students), and are available online here.
TADA! Youth Theater is located at 15 West 28th Street in Manhattan.
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