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Off-Broadway News Ghost of John McCain Announces Early Closing Off-Broadway

Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola's political musical officially opened September 24.

Company of Ghost of John McCain Evan Zimmerman

The Ghost of John McCain has announced a new closing date for its world premiere Off-Broadway run at SoHo Playhouse. Previously scheduled for a limited engagement through November 10, the production will now play its final performance October 13. 

The show officially opened September 24 after beginning previews September 3. Read the reviews here

“We are so grateful for the dozens of running mates, our remarkable cast and creative team, and everyone who put their heart and soul into creating this production which has provided a unique and theatrical window into a presidential year like no other," producers Jason Rose, Lynn Londen, and Max Fose said in a joint statement. "We are proud to have played our unconventional part in the political conversation. Thank you, and God bless Off-Broadway.”

The cast includes Jason Tam as John McCain; Ben Fankhauser as Roy Cohn, Lindsey Graham, and Joe Biden; Luke Kolbe Mannikus as Donald Trump; Aaron Michael Ray as Donald Trump's Brain; Zonya Love as Kamala Harris; and Lindsay Nicole Chambers as Hillary Clinton, Daughter-Wife, and Sexy Lady Fox News Anchor. Understudies Anthony Zambito, Gisela Adisa, and Joshua David Robinson round out the company. Casting is by Jason Thinger.

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Featuring a book by Scott Elmegreen and a score and lyrics by Drew Fornarola, the work is a psychological exploration of power, rivalry, and the human condition. When the late solider-turned-senator awakens in the afterlife, he finds himself trapped inside the mind of former President Donald Trump, alongside a quasi-Greek Chorus of other public figures, including Hillary Clinton, Roy Cohn, Eva Perón, Teddy Roosevelt, Robert Jordan, and Lindsey Graham. In order to escape, the motley crew is forced to engage in a high-stakes debate over life, legacy, and "American values." Catie Davis is directing.

The production features choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt, scenic design by Lawrence E. Moten III, costume design by Mieka van der Ploeg, hair and wig design by Ashley Rae Callahan, lighting design by Colleen Doherty, and sound design by Daniela Hart for Uptown Works NYC. Vadim Feichtner is music directing.

The musical previously had an NYC reading in January.

The Ghost of John McCain is produced by Quixote Productions and Max Fose.

For tickets and more information, click here.

Photos: Ghost of John McCain Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse

 
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