THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS | In Concert
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 6
Rachel Klein directs the concert of The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Black Watch Theatre is pleased to announce their acclaimed Off-Broadway show, Annie Pulsipher and Alex Petti’s THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS directed by Rachel Klein, have an upcoming Story Concert at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (inside the West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street on the corner of 9th Avenue) on March 10th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30, and live-stream tickets are available for $10; please note there is a $25 food/beverage minimum per guest. Tickets can be purchased at www.TheBeechman.com.
THE TROUBLE WITH DEAD BOYFRIENDS is a monster musical comedy aimed at the helpless love-struck teen buried in all our hearts and high school diaries. It tells the story of Stella, Grace, and Madison, three BFFs who intend to conjure dreamy prom dates with a sketchy love spell, but inadvertently summon monstrous boyfriends that they must slay to save their town and friendship!
The Story Concert will star Cara Rose DiPietro (co-star Elsbeth) as Madison, Ellis Gage (Off-Broadway’s White Rose) as Silence, Ashley D. Kelley (Shucked) as Stella, Analise Scarpaci (Mrs. Doubtfire) as Grace, Jimmy Brewer (Off-Broadway’s Scottland, PA) as Zachary, Ben Jackson Walker (&Juliet) as Lucian, Nicholas Parker and Marissa Rosen (City Center’s Bat Boy) as Smiley Cindy.
“The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends is about the power of female friendship and the importance of doing whatever it takes to leave a toxic relationship. These weighty themes don't keep the show from soaring along on its crazy fun flight, but they lend it something its titular boyfriends lack: a strong, beating heart. While that's largely due to a witty script and get-up-and-dance musical numbers, a spectacularly comedic cast helps, as do stunning vocal performances from the main trio. Off-Broadway can be hit or miss, but this one hits as hard as a stake through the heart of a vampire. The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends deserves a long life far beyond the stage of the Players Theatre, and I hope it gets it.” – STAGE BUDDY
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
“A clever, campy, and surprisingly feminist spoof of the paranormal romance genre.” – Theasy
“A wacky, darkly hilarious production offering a serious feminist message all wrapped in a bloody, campy shell.” – Front Row Center
“A deft combination of action and humor with elements of horror…A fast-paced and, at times, funny show that blends the horror of zombies, vampires, and ghosts, into a workable musical comedy.” – TheaterScene.net
“The songs are utter bops, the minimal dancing full of verve and vigor; the harmonies are beautiful, especially when our trio of women sings together. The show is fun. It’s fun.” – The Theater Times
“In a word, it’s the rarest of things: An entirely original musical that’s practically perfect in every way.” – Stage Buddy
Produced in association with Kampfire Films, the creative team includes music director Sheela Ramesh, casting by Daryl Eisenberg, and publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
