TORONTO’S FAVOURITE SHOW IS BACK!
GIVE THE GIFT OF BLOOD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Toronto, ON – Voted “Toronto’s Favourite Show” (DORA Audience Choice 2007)
EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL returns for a bloody Valentine’s. Based on Sam
Raimi’s 80’s cult classic films, Evil Dead tells the tale of five college
kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil
force. And although it may sound like a horror, its not! The songs are
hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty
Python sketch.
Since its beginnings in Toronto four years ago, EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL has
continued its cult appeal and wowed its loyal ‘deadites’ while
simultaneously exciting an entirely new audience. One of the hottest shows
this past summer, fans filled the ‘splatter zone’ – the two front rows
dedicated to audience members being sprayed with demon blood – and could be
seen wearing their splattered shirts afterwards as a trophy on the streets
of Toronto and as a testament to their bravery and devotion.
During its 2007 run, the show enjoyed sell-out crowds and rave reviews.
Toronto Star has deemed it “One hell of a night out at the
theatre…hilariously bloody, bloody hilarious”, The Globe and Mail says that
“the silly EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL is bloody fantastic”, The Toronto Sun
concludes that it has “that delicious alchemy by which horror is transmuted
into hysterical laughter” and NOW Magazine gushes that “it is the best damn
dead theatre event of the year”. Added to these accolades, the original cast
recording of EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL entered the Billboard Top Cast Albums
chart at No. 4.
The cast features film and Broadway star Ryan Ward, reprising his critically
acclaimed Off-Broadway performance as Ash. He leads a cast made up of
returning stars and new members that will be announced in the New Year.
Directed by Christopher Bond and three-time Tony® Award-winner Hinton Battle
(Miss Saigon, The Tap Dance Kid, Sophisticated Ladies), EVIL DEAD: THE
MUSICAL includes book and lyrics by George Reinblatt, music by Frank
Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt with music
supervision by Frank Cipolla, choreography by Hinton Battle and set design
by Tony® Award winner David Gallo (Drowsy Chaperone).
Evil Dead: The Musical tickets are the perfect stocking stuffer. And just in
time for the holidays, Evil Dead will be selling gift certificates for
tickets. That way you can give the gift of blood to your loved ones without
having to choose a date for them to see it.
DATES: February 14, 2008 – April 5, 2008
VENUE: The Diesel Playhouse, 56 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
TIMES: Monday – Thursday 8pm, Friday 7:30pm & 11pm, Saturday 7pm &
11pm
TICKETS: $29.50 - $75
PURCHASE: Diesel Playhouse Box Office (56 Blue Jays Way), call 416.971.5656
or online at HYPERLINK
“http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/”www.evildeadthemusical.com.
FRONT OF THE LINE® by American Express Pre-Sale: Thursday, December 13th -
17th (American Express Cardmembers ONLY) HYPERLINK
“http://www.americanexpress.ca/frontoftheline”www.americanexpress.ca/frontof
theline
PUBLIC ON SALE: Tuesday, December 18th at 10am
Ask about our gift certificates, combos and group discounts 416-971-5973 x
234
Posted by: Larissa Schneider
