The world premiere of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s Gotham Rogues: The Unauthorized Batman Parody Musical plays at Joe’s Pub on Monday, October 27 at 9:30 PM. The show is directed by Rachel Klein (High Priest, The Gospel According to Heather, Grindr: The Opera), with a book by Iacono and Kudisch, and lyrics by Iacono, with additional material by Barrett Leddy. Music Direction and arrangements are by Peter Saxe. Music is by Shirley Walker, Danny Elfman, Lolita Ritmanis, Harvey R. Cohen and Michael McCuistion.
Loosely adapted from the “Batman: The Animated Series” episode “The Trial,” written by Paul Dini, the cast includes: Marc Kudisch (The Joker), Alison Fraser (Poison Ivy), Terence Archie (Two-Face), Paul Iacono (The Riddler), Lauren Molina (Harley Quinn), Brenda Braxton (Catwoman), Barrett Leddy (The Mad Hatter), Eddie Korbich (Mr. Freeze), Burke Moses (Batman), Clyde Voce (Nightwing), and Loren Lester, the voice of Robin/Nightwing on “Batman: The Animated Series” (Penguin).
Gotham Rogues: The Unauthorized Batman Parody Musical is a darkly hilarious comic book–opera that plunges into the twisted minds — and musical numbers — of Gotham’s most notorious villains. When Batman is captured and put on trial inside Arkham Asylum, the rogues seize their moment to settle scores, spill their trauma, and steal the spotlight. This cabaret-noir spectacle dares to ask: in a city of masks, who are the rogues… and who are the heroes?
Tickets are $42, inclusive of all fees. The event has a 2 drink or 1 food item minimum, per person.
Joe’s Pub is located at the Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street (at Astor Place) New York, NY 10003.
