B'way's Alex Newell, Mark Evans and Charlotte d’Amboise Serve Up Political Satire in "The Last Supper"
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By Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com
originally published: 07/22/2022
A 1995 indie comedy about death has found new life as a musical. "The Last Supper" tells the story of a group of liberal grad students who decide to play judge, jury, and even executioner with conservative dinner guests. Adapted by Jeremy Desmon and Jeff Thomson, the show explores political extremism, punditry, and morality through bitingly dark humor.
"The Last Supper" has its world premiere at South Orange Performing Arts Center July 27 — Aug. 7. For more information, visit SOPACnow.org.
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About the author: Maddie Orton is an Emmy-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker. She has worked on several PBS shows including: "Take on Fake," "NJTV News," "MetroFocus," "WLIW Arts Beat," and "Treasures of New York." A life-long theater lover, Maddie created the documentary "I Can't... I Have Rehearsal," exploring New Jersey's arts education through high school musicals. She studied theater and American Studies at Rutgers University, and lives in the great Garden State with her husband and kiddo.
Content provided by Discover Jersey Arts, a project of the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
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A 1995 indie comedy about death has found new life as a musical. "The Last Supper" tells the story of a group of liberal grad students who decide to play judge, jury, and even executioner with conservative dinner guests. Adapted by Jeremy Desmon and Jeff Thomson, the show explores political extremism, punditry, and morality through bitingly dark humor.
"The Last Supper" has its world premiere at South Orange Performing Arts Center July 27 — Aug. 7. For more information, visit SOPACnow.org.
Advertise with New Jersey Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info
About the author: Maddie Orton is an Emmy-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker. She has worked on several PBS shows including: "Take on Fake," "NJTV News," "MetroFocus," "WLIW Arts Beat," and "Treasures of New York." A life-long theater lover, Maddie created the documentary "I Can't... I Have Rehearsal," exploring New Jersey's arts education through high school musicals. She studied theater and American Studies at Rutgers University, and lives in the great Garden State with her husband and kiddo.
Content provided by Discover Jersey Arts, a project of the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
EVENT CALENDAR
A Christmas Carol
Thursday, December 08, 2022 @ 7:30pmMcCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
Click here for full description
Vienna Boys Choir
Thursday, December 08, 2022 @ 7:00pmGrunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: music
Click here for full description
THE IRISH TENORS - "WE THREE KINGS" CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Thursday, December 08, 2022 @ 8:00pmState Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music
Click here for full description
Seton Hall University Annual Winter Concert
Thursday, December 08, 2022 @ 7:30pmSouth Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
category: music
Click here for full description
George Street Playhouse presents "Joy"
Thursday, December 08, 2022 @ 8:00pmNew Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
Click here for full description
A Rockapella Holiday
Friday, December 09, 2022 @ 8:00pmSouth Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
category: music
Click here for full description
A Christmas Story, The Musical
Friday, December 09, 2022 @ 7:30pmAlgonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
Click here for full description
A Christmas Carol
Friday, December 09, 2022 @ 7:30pmMcCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
Click here for full description
