When was the last time you went to the theatre? Put aside your excuses and get out your wallets! Broadway Theatre League is bringing a brand new production of Jekyll & Hyde the Musical to Huntsville AL November 21-23, 2014. With tickets as low as $17 you literally can’t afford to miss this show!
A Makeover
There have been a number of Jekyll & Hyde productions, including Broadway and off, but the one coming to BTL is a brand new show, directed by Paul Stancato. So forget your assumptions about this show!
“We took a whole new approach to the show. We really wanted to get away from what’s been done before,” Paul told me.
“Our production centers around our choices. We wanted to examine how our choices affect ourselves but also other people. What are we willing to sacrifice? In the end, do the ends justify the means?” Paul said.
A New Look
This theme lead to the show’s new look: period dress on a set that’s more useful and modern.
“For the set we imagined what it would be like if today’s people were living in the world of the play,” Paul explained.
One Man
In past productions, the “Jekyll/ Hyde” character has always been portrayed as 2 very distinct men, one man and one monster, often with elaborate costume changes. But Paul takes a different approach, one that rings true to his vision of the show.
“In this production Jekyll is very much one man who has two personalities and is struggling to deal with that, not two totally different people. Essentially he’s struggling with schizophrenia.”
Translation: No big flashy transitions from Jekyll to Hyde. In this show, the struggle is more internal.
“Jekyll is more of the classic every man character. Every person has good and evil inside of them; every person struggles with making choices based on what they think is good. This show explores the question: can we live in a world where we exercise just one option?” Paul pondered.
Sing Along
Paul wants to make one thing clear: this is not another stuffy musical.
“If you like music on the radio then you will like this show. The songs have a very contemporary feel. There are lots of great songs that happen to be inside a musical.”
In fact you’ve probably heard at least one song from Jekyll & Hyde without even realizing it. “This Is the Moment” has been covered over 1,000 times and was even sung twice at the Olympic Ceremonies!
Fans of the show don’t worry! Paul is a huge Frank Wildhorn fan and remained true to his score including all the classic songs you know and love:
- In His Eyes
- This Is the Moment
- A New Life
- And even Bring On the Men, which is typically cut but Paul put back in this production
Cast
Paul uses a younger, sixteen person cast to create a new, reinvigorated Jekyll.
“They’re the most talented cast I’ve ever worked with,” Paul bragged.
And that’s saying something! Paul’s credits include: The Wedding Singer (Broadway & 1st National Tour) & The Lion King (1st National Tour).
Judge for yourself. Watch Aleks Knezevich perform “This Is the Moment.” You’ll see Aleks in Huntsville.
Listen to excerpts of the cast coming to Huntsville on BTL’s YouTube channel.
Ticket Specials
Anyone can afford tickets to BTL’s Jekyll & Hyde so I expect to see the theatre packed out!
Check out these ticket specials:
Date Night with Jekyll: Fellas if you wanna impress your lady, buy this date night package.
- Includes: 2 tickets, 2 drinks, 2 BTL Souvenir cups
- Price: $59 (Upper Balcony seats); $79 (Lower Balcony & Orchestra 3 Seats)
- To reserve: Call the BTL office at (256) 518-6155
Sunday Night Special: Save $20 on all remaining Sunday evening performance tickets
- To reserve: Call the BTL office at (256) 518-6155
Save $10: Use promo code HYDE to save $10 off all tickets
- To reserve: Call the BTL office or book online (remember to use promo code HYDE to get your $10 discount)
- Looking for those $17 tickets? The cheapest tickets are $27, so use that $10 promo code and you get $27 tickets
New This Season @ BTL
- Souvenir Cups: Pick up your BTL Souvenir Cup for $2 at any drink stand. With this handy cup, you can now take your tasty beverages INSIDE the Concert Hall!
- #BTLselfie4seats contest: Upload a photo of you at any BTL show and tag it with #BTLselfie4seats for a chance to win a pair of tickets to any upcoming BTL show, 2 BTL Souvenir cups, a $10 Von Braun Center concessions gift card
- Curbside Concierge: A new free service for BTL’s patrons with mobility issues. A volunteer meet you at the curb in front of theatre with a wheelchair; then take you to your portal inside the Concert Hall. To take advantage of this service call Barry at (256) 551-2378
- Ghostwalk – Before the Friday & Saturday night performances of Jekyll, Huntsville Ghost Walk will be offering free ghost tours of downtown Huntsville to Jekyll ticket holders. Meet at 6:30pm in front of the Concert Hall and bring your ticket receipt. No reservation needed. Just show up!
Jekyll & Hyde: Event Information
Dates & Times: November 21-23, 2014; evening & matinee shows
Location: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center
Tickets: Available online or by calling the BTL office at (256) 518-6155
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I’m a “Jekkie” but am looking forward to seeing the revised play. However, I would still rather see the song “Good and Evil” put back in the show. Not sure when that got changed. I noticed last time J&H was in Huntsville, it had changed. I sorta thought that was the song that was supposed to epitomize the struggle going on in the play. I at least got to see it performed by the Broadway cast.
I’m a Jekkie too and can’t wait to see this re-vamped version. Paul Stancato is a wonderful director so I feel confident that it’ll be killer (pun intended!).