The Revue

“THE REVUE” reinvents the modern musical by blending comedy with a new dynamic plot format at the Colony Theatre from March 17-27. 

This spring, pandemic-fatigued audiences will return to the theater with a heightened appetite for farce, satire and whimsy.  “THE REVUE,” a revolutionary new parody of cinema and theater classics that pokes fun at the very fact that “Not everything should be a musical,” will hit the famed Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA on March 17, 2021. Conceived and produced by Emmy Award-winning Composer Jim Dooley (“Pushing Daisies,” “Lemony Snicket’s: A Series of Unfortunate Events” and “Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning”), and directed by and starring Troubadour Theater Company Founder Matt Walker. Choreographer Suzanne Jolie will round out the creative team.  Further announced cast members include Rick Batalla (Being the Ricardos), Katie DeShan (“The Parent Trap”), Tiffany Daniels, (“Grace & Frankie”), Isaac Robinson-Smith (“Final Fantasy”) and Travis Leland (“Pride & Prejudice”). 

The production will introduce a new structure concept of a “Dynamic Plot,” assuring that no audience will actually see the same story twice.  In the show, a director and producer audition the craziest musicals ever conceived in an effort to save their beloved theater from ruin with a sellout show.   (Think: “Jaws: The Musical” as if Meredith Wilson was the composer).  The opening and ending numbers are fixed scenes, however the body of the show will be completely malleable with over 50 different “modules” in three parts.  Thus, a virtually unlimited permutation of plots can occur.  If the audience needs an intermission, they can select that module as well.  

Because “THE REVUE” songs and modules are themed with parody references to cinematic pop culture, audiences can also choose their “ratings” of G, PG, PG-13 or R based on how “family friendly” they want the show to be (*however the Colony premiere is recommended for audiences ages 16+).   New modules are continually added to THE REVUE to entice the audience to return and see a brand new show.  Shows can be performed by any quantity of group from four to 50 people – with no gender, race or ability requirements. 

“What makes this show special is that it is truly accessible for everyone, via a simple familiarity of memorable classic film and television moments and characters.” – Jim Dooley

Dooley continues: “ This concept features similarities to “The Producers” and “Forbidden Broadway” in the simple production style of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!,” yet will spur a life and fan-base all its own.   This is the type of show the world needs right now and we’re thrilled to debut it with such a great community as the iconic Colony.”

The show will also feature a series of recognizable iconic props from films and Broadway shows such as Dark Helmet’s helmet from “Spaceballs,” Wilson the volleyball from “Castaway,”  the Heart of the Ocean from “Titanic,” puppets from “Avenue Q,” and Lloyd and Harry’s tuxedos from “Dumb and Dumber.” 

Tickets will be released starting February 17 at 9:00am PST, one month prior to the show’s March 17 premiere.   The show is currently scheduled for a limited run through March 27 and will then move to New York City.