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Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and streaming dates for Pete 'n' Keely, a musical comedy about a divorced singing duo who reunite for a television special in 1968, packed with jazzy standards, torch songs, comedic showpieces, and tender sentiment.
Like the title characters, the show's original cast and creative team will reunite to reimagine the musical comedy they made a cult favorite 20 years ago Off-Broadway. George Dvorsky and MAYes/">Sally MAYes will reprise their roles as Pete Bartel and Keely Stevens, and the show's lyricist and original director, Mark Waldrop, known to Paper Mill audiences for his direction of Gypsy starring Betty Buckley, Little Shop of Horrors, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, directs. Additionally, original creative collaborators James Hindman (Book) and Patrick Brady (Music) join Waldrop to bring this production of Pete 'n' Keely to new life on the paper Mill stage.
While Paper Mill had hoped Pete 'n' Keely would be the first production performed for a live audience since the pandemic shut down the theater last MARCH, streaming to the small screen just might be the perfect format for this particular show-which was originally staged to simulate a live taping of a television special.
This time around, the filming will be real, and the result will be a filmed version of a staged production of a live taping-a delightful reimagining of the kitschy spoof that had New York critics singing its praises when it premiered Off-Broadway in 2000. "I am so excited to do Pete 'n' Keely in this medium," said director Mark Waldrop. "The beauty of this show is, it's a television show. It's got all the glamour and glitz of a live variety special in 1968. And I think we can really get the feel of it in a way that we couldn't in the theater. This hybrid moment in time creates a lot of unique opportunities, and it's very energizing. It's theater in a new milieu."
PETE 'N' KEELY
By James Hindman
Original Lyrics by Mark Waldrop
Original Music & Arrangements by Patrick Brady
Music Direction by Jeffrey Lodin
Scenic Design by Kelly James Tighe
Lighting Design by Charlie Morrison
Original Production Costume Design by Bob Mackie
Costume Design by Leon Dobkowski
Sound Design by Matt Kraus
Hair and Wig Design by Kaitlyn Adams
Production Stage Management by Andrea Cibelli
Video Production by Milliron Studios
Direction and Musical Staging by Mark Waldrop
Starring
George Dvorsky and MAYes/">Sally MAYes
Streaming APRIL 17-MAY 1, 2021
Pete 'n' Keely is available now as part of Paper Mill's current subscription package of 4 shows for $275. Visit www.PaperMill.org for more information.
- James Hindman
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Paper Mill Playhouse is New Jersey’s largest producing theater and its community extends to all 21 counties and the New York metropolitan area. The generous production support by corporations and individuals makes it possible for more than 220,000 artists, theater-lovers and students each year to depend on Paper Mill as an artistic home that inspires and nurtures their creativity. As a professional producing theater, Paper Mill is deeply committed to identifying and nurturing creative talent on the mainstage, including singers, dancers, directors, composers, lyricists, choreographers, actors, and designers. We collaborate with other regional theaters and independent producers to bring our audiences the best in musical theater, from celebrated revivals to new work from the industry’s most talented artists. Paper Mill Playhouse a cultural hub for the community with $20 million of economic impact each year.
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