Coraline (musical)
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Coraline is a musical
written by Stephen Merritt and David Greenspan
and is based on the novella Coraline
by Neil Gaiman
. It follows a young girl who is bored in her new house, and finds a new universe.
. The show had its previews at Lucille Lortel Theatre
. It opened on June 1, 2009 and was scheduled to run till June 20, but due to popularity, it was extended to July 5.
, costume design by Anita Yavich, lighting design by Ben Stanton, choreography Denis Jones, musical director Kimberly Grigsby, pianist Phyllis Chen, dialect coach Deborah Hecht, production manager B.D. White and Adam Shive, stage manager David H. Lurie, general manager Ted Rounsaville, casting by Telsey + Company, and publicity by O&M Co.
The show starred Jayne Houdyshell (Cat, Others), David Greenspan
(Other Mother), Jayne Houdyshell
(Coraline), Francis Jue
(Father, Miss Forcible, Winged Girl, Other Miss Forcible, Others), January LaVoy
(Mother, Miss Spink, Other Miss Spink, Others), Elliot Villar (Mr. Bobo, Other Mr. Bobo, Tall Girl, Others), and William Youmans
(Other Father, Usher Dog, Little Boy, Policeman, Others).
Musical theatre
Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The emotional content of the piece – humor, pathos, love, anger – as well as the story itself, is communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an...
written by Stephen Merritt and David Greenspan
David Greenspan
David Greenspan is an award-winning American actor and playwright. In 1997 he received an Obie Award for his work in the off-broadway revival of Boys in the Band....
and is based on the novella Coraline
Coraline
Coraline is a horror/fantasy novella by British author Neil Gaiman, published in 2002 by Bloomsbury and Harper Collins. It was awarded the 2003 Hugo Award for Best Novella, the 2003 Nebula Award for Best Novella, and the 2002 Bram Stoker Award for Best Work for Young Readers...
by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman born 10 November 1960)is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book...
. It follows a young girl who is bored in her new house, and finds a new universe.
Production
The show marked the first time a musical has been performed at MCC TheaterMCC Theater
MCC Theater is an Off-Broadway theater company located in New York City, founded in 1986 by artistic directors Robert LuPone and Bernard Telsey along with six graduates of the New York University drama department, including Jana Herzen...
. The show had its previews at Lucille Lortel Theatre
Lucille Lortel Theatre
The Lucille Lortel Theatre is an off-Broadway playhouse located at 121 Christopher Street in New York City's Greenwich Village.The venue was built in 1926 as a 590-seat movie theater called the New Hudson, later known as Hudson Playhouse...
. It opened on June 1, 2009 and was scheduled to run till June 20, but due to popularity, it was extended to July 5.
Cast and Crew
The show was directed by Leigh Silverman, set design by Christine JonesChristine Jones (scenic designer)
Christine Jones is a scenic designer on Broadway. Her best known designs include Spring Awakening and American Idiot. She is a professor at New York University and a Lecturer at Princeton University.-Education:...
, costume design by Anita Yavich, lighting design by Ben Stanton, choreography Denis Jones, musical director Kimberly Grigsby, pianist Phyllis Chen, dialect coach Deborah Hecht, production manager B.D. White and Adam Shive, stage manager David H. Lurie, general manager Ted Rounsaville, casting by Telsey + Company, and publicity by O&M Co.
The show starred Jayne Houdyshell (Cat, Others), David Greenspan
David Greenspan
David Greenspan is an award-winning American actor and playwright. In 1997 he received an Obie Award for his work in the off-broadway revival of Boys in the Band....
(Other Mother), Jayne Houdyshell
Jayne Houdyshell
Jayne Houdyshell is a Tony Award–nominated American theater actress.-Life and career:Raised in Topeka, Kansas, she is the youngest of four daughters born to Galen "Buzz" Houdyshell and Louella Taylor...
(Coraline), Francis Jue
Francis Jue
Francis Jue is an Asian-American actor and singer. Jue is known for his performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theatre, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area...
(Father, Miss Forcible, Winged Girl, Other Miss Forcible, Others), January LaVoy
January LaVoy
January LaVoy is an American actress, most recognized as Noelle Ortiz on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. LaVoy will make her Broadway debut in the Broadway premiere of the play Enron at The Broadhurst Theatre on April 27, 2010.-Credits:LaVoy played the character Risa in the 2007 Lucille...
(Mother, Miss Spink, Other Miss Spink, Others), Elliot Villar (Mr. Bobo, Other Mr. Bobo, Tall Girl, Others), and William Youmans
William Youmans
William Youmans is an American Broadway, film and television actor and singer, best known for originating the role of Doctor Dillamond in Wicked.-Broadway:...
(Other Father, Usher Dog, Little Boy, Policeman, Others).