THE ORPHAN’S REVENGE

[NoHo Arts District, CA] – The Group Rep is proud to present the award-winning dastardly musical THE ORPHAN’S REVENGE (or Abandoned at Cooper’s Crossing) with book by Suzanne Buhrer and Gene Casey, music by Gene Casey, Suzanne Buhrer and Jan Casey, directed by Stan Mazin, music direction by Andy Howe, and produced for The Group Rep by Linda Alznauer.

About THE ORPHAN’S REVENGE

The current crop of unstoppable Marvel-inspired feature films all got their start from the tremendously popular melodramas of the 1800s with the heroine, hero and dastardly villain. Our selfless heroine sacrifices herself to keep the orphanage from being recycled into a saloon. And to make this even more enjoyable, all this fun is wrapped in a musical format! Originally produced by the Group Rep, this was one of the most successful productions in GRT’s 50-year history, eventually wending its way to the Ford Theatre in Washington, DC. It is tongue-planted- ferociously-in-cheek with music that is imminently hummable and lyrics that are wickedly whip smart.

What critics have said about the melodrama THE ORPHAN’S REVENGE:

“Hiss, Hiss, Hooray!” – The Washington Post

“Come and have a Good Time…Be ready to cheer, whistle and stomp…and also hiss at the villain.  You will certainly be entertained…and if ever there was a show for children of all ages.  This is it!” – WMAL

“Long on Entertaining!  Highly imaginative…combined with this amusing score…fun and foolishness!” – Baltimore Sun

“A vigorously delightful musical! THE ORPHANS’ REVENGE is captivating.” – Hollywood Reporter

“Unadulterated fun – Kids of all ages will like it!” – Washington Critics Place

“The show is filled with rousing melodies.  THE ORPHANS’REVENGE is a charming melodrama.” – L.A. Herald Examiner 

“Sweet…stylish and well crafted…tuneful and pleasant music…THE ORPHANS’ REVENGE is strictly for fun and its audiences love it!” – Drama-Logue

“A vivid example of what live theater is supposed to be…the audience participation is a lot fun…” – Washington Post

“(The) Orphans’ Revenge has tackled just about the only way an old stock American melodrama can be approached: with brie, stylish and palpitating sincerity and lubricious pauses for villainous and romantic transports.” – LA Times

The Cast

The cast features the talents of Sean Babcock (Jack – Shared Role – Performs 10/25, 10/26, 10/27, 11/1, 11/2, 11/3, 11/8, 11/9 & 11/10), Jackson Bethel (Orphan), George Bufford (Benjamin Cox), Joseph Eastburn (Victor Van Rooper), Lareen Faye (Alma-Shared Role performs 10/5, 10/11, 10/13, 10/25,10/26, 10/27, 11/8, 11/9 & 11/10), Brad Kahn (Uncle Ned), Jessica Kent (Alice – Shared Role – Performs 10/4, 10/5, 10/6, 10/11, 10/12, 10/13, 10/24, 10/25, 10/26, 11/8, 11/9 & 11/10, Hisato Masuyama (Narrator), Casey Murray (Belle, Saloon Girl), Tack Sappington (Jack – Shared Role – Performs 10/4, 10/5, 10/6,10/11,10/12, /10/13, 10/18/, 10/19 & 10/20), Rob Schaumann (Man #1), Kyra Schwartz (Rose – Shared Role – Performs 10/4, 10/5, 10/6, 10/18, 10/19, 10/20, 11/1, 11/2, & 11/3), Arden Shia (Willie), Suzan Solomon (Alma-Shared Role performs 10/4, 10/6, 10/12, 10/18, 10/19, 10/225, 10/27, 10/27, & 11/1,11/2 & 11/13), Abigail Stewart (Alice – Shared Role – Performs 10/18, 10/19 /10/20, 11/1, 11/2, & 11/3),  Melissa Strauss (Kitty/Saloon Girl) , Scarlett Strauss (Orphan), Hannah Sun (Frances), Kristin Towers Rowles (Carlotta), and Janet Wood (Rose – Shared Role – Performs 10/11, 10/12, 10/12, 10/25, 10/26, 10/27, 11/8, 11/9, &11/10).  

The Team

The Production Team includes Stan Mazin (Director), Andy Howe (Musical Director), Linda Alznauer (Producer), Mareli Mitchel-Shields (Set Design), Shon Le Blanc (Costume Design), Frank McKown (Lighting Design), Nick Foran (Sound Design), Jackie Shearn (Social Media) Doug Engalla (Promotional Video), John Ledley (Assistant to the Director/Stage Manager), Kristin Stancato (Webmaster & Online Marketing), Denise Downer (Marketing), Doug Haverty (Graphic Design) and Nora Feldman (Publicity).