Hey Marilyn (2009)
Produced by
Book: Cliff Jones
Music: Cliff Jones
Lyrics: Cliff Jones
Director: Larry Westlake
Venue
Run
June 18th, 2009 – June 26th, 2009
Synopsis
HEY MARILYN is a totally original work in the ‘rock/pop opera’ style. It is a spectacular and superbly entertaining musical biography with enormous depth and insight into who Marilyn Monroe really was.
Originally commissioned, produced, and broadcast by C.B.C. Radio, HEY MARILYN was acclaimed by both critics and audience alike, and was nominated for three ACTRA awards. In the original broadcast, film and Broadway star Beverly D’Angelo played the role of Marilyn Monroe, backed up by a cast of thirty and a full orchestra. (everlasting-star.net)
Cast
| Isabelle Kiraly | Marilyn Monroe |
| Rudy Webb | The Narrator |
| Mark Cassius | The Muse |
| London Angelis | The Boy |
| Rachel Barber | Young Marilyn |
| Laura Laing | Gladys (Marilyn's mother) / Ensemble |
| Gregory Finney | The Neighbour / Hyde's Brother / Lothar |
| Jon Alexander | Mr. Bolender / Movie Mogul Two / Olivier / Yves Montand |
| Kelly Holiff | Aunty Anybody |
| Daniel James | Jimmy / Critic Two / Mandrake |
| Allastair Love | Sergeant / Arthur Miller |
| Larry Westlake | Movie Mogul One |
| A. J. Lo Presti | Johnny Hyde / Ensemble |
| Jeffrey Sanders | Joe DiMaggio / Critic One / Mandrake |
| Laura Higgs | Critic Three / Ensemble |
| Alexandra Battencourt-Costa | Dancer Marilyn / Ensemble |
| Sebastian Mersch | Dancer Joe / Ensemble |
| Kyle Higgins | The Cantor / Mandrake |
| Brendan Shoreman | Tony Curtis |
| Sam Graham | Jack Lemmon / Mandrake |
| Jason Zinger | John F. Kennedy / Ensemble |
| John Rudge | DJ |
| Miranda Jary | Ensemble |
| Bianca B. Boom | Ensemble |
| Jade Padua | Ensemble |
| Phil Skala | Ensemble |
Creative Team
| Cliff Jones | Book |
| Cliff Jones | Music |
| Cliff Jones | Lyrics |
| Larry Westlake | Director |
| Lona Davis | Musical Director |
| Tracey Cairns-Sharpe | Choreographer |
| John Rudge | Sound Designer |
| Larry Westlake | Lighting |
Music
| Lona Davis | Band Leader |
| Lona Davis | Piano |
| Trent Reschney | Tenor Saxophone / Clarinet / Flute |
| Joey Goldstein | Guitar |
| Jamie Bestwick | Bass |
| Lorne Grossman | Drums |
Production
| Cliff Jones | Executive Director |
| Jerry Chadwick | Stage Manager |
| Sarah-Liis Jones | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Larry Westlake | Producer |
| Sarah-Liis Jones | Costume Coordinator |
| Sandi Horwitz | Publicity |
| Paul Sharpe | Props |
| Jeff Stevenson | Costume Assistant |
| Cathy Barber | Dresser |
| Sandi Horwitz | Programme Book |
| Mike Ranieri | Flyer / Poster Design |
| Colleen Yates | Original Marilyn Sketch |
| Shirley Wright | Magnets |
| Jerry Chadwick | Company Photographer |
| Lona Davis | Rehearsal Pianist |
