Music and Lyrics: Neil Berg
*With contributions by:
John Forster and Joe D'Urso
Book: Robert Schenkkan
The Twelve begins
where Jesus Christ Superstar leaves off. In this
high-energy rock show, each one of Christ's apostles
is represented with a tribute to a different classic-rock
icon such as: David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, U2, Tom
Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton,
Aretha Franklin, and Janis Joplin.
Composer: Neil Berg
Author: Dan Remmes
Lyricist: Nick Meglin
Director: Glen Casale
Grumpy Old Men is
the story of two aging men, Max and John, neighbors,
who have been feuding for most of their lives. They
are re-united in friendship through the love and
compassion of their new neighbor across the street,
the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel. The
1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau,
and Ann-Margret was presented by Warner Bros., and
written by Mark Steven Johnson (Grumpier
Old Men, Daredevil,
Simon Birch,
Ghostrider). It proved
itself popular enough with the public to warrant
a sequel, Grumpier Old Men
(1995), which added Sophia Loren to the celebrated
cast.
LATEST NEWS:
GRUMPY OLD MEN just had a major reading in NYC this
past October! Starring in the leading roles, were
Academy Award winning actor F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus)
and Tony and Emmy Award winning legend George Hearn
(La Cauge
Aux Folles,
Sweeney Todd).
The cast also featured Marilu Henner (Chicago,
LA Story,
Taxi),
Carole Kane (Taxi),
Ken Page (Ain't
Misbehavin'), Conrad
Schuck (MASH,
McMillan &
Wife, Star Trek),
and Josh Molina (West
Wing).
The Man Who Would Be King
Music by Neil Berg
Lyric and Book by DJ Salisbury
Musical Supervisor: Wendy Bobbitt Cavett
Producers: Adam Friedson and
The Tetonic Theater Company
Based on the a story by Rudyard Kipling,
The Man Who Would Be King
recounts the adventures of Daniel and Peachy, a
ragged pair of scoundrels who manage to take reign
over a pagan society sequestered in the mountains
of imperial India. They sought gold, but gained
unexpected nobility when Daniel is mistaken for
the long promised messiah.
PHOTO GALLERY "The Man Who Would Be King"
Recording Session (click photos to view)
LATEST NEWS:THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING
just finished a major reading/workshop at the wonderful
Rubicon Theater in Ventura, California as well as
a staged reading in NYC directed by TONY, EMMY and
PULITZER nominated writer and director Moises Kaufman
("I Am My Own Wife," "The Laramie Project," "Gross
Indecencies: The Trials of Oscar Wilde"). The musical
has been optioned by producer Adam Friedson ("Dame
Edna," "Bill Maher," "By The Waters Of Babylon").
A regional production will be next with the hopes
of a national tour and Broadway run to follow.
Tim and Scrooge
A Carol for a Later Christmas
Music by Neil Berg
Book and Lyrics by Nick Meglin
Twelve years after A Christmas
Carol, Tiny Tim has grown into a fine, healthy
man and is engaged to be married. but a shocking
surprise jeopardizes everything he wants...and it's
up to Scrooge to come back as a ghost and help save
the day.
The Prince and the Pauper
Music and Lyrics by Neil Berg
Book by Bernie Garzia & Ray Roderick
Mark Twain's timeless tale about two look-alike
boys who change places and change the destiny of
an entire nation.
Hexed in the City
Music by Neil Berg
Book by Tom Mills
Lyrics by Neil Berg & Tom Mills
Great romances and great musicals go hand-in-hand:
Boy meets Girl, Boy loves Girl, Boy loses Girl,
antics ensue and a big, emotional, happy (sometimes)
ending follows. But what if the Girl is actually
a Witch? That means the age-old story gets turned
inside out and upside down! Witches aren't permitted
to love and Boy doesn't even like Girl. The only
sure thing is that antics definitely ensue. It's
love versus magic and all bets are off.
Fiona: The Mother Goose Musical
Music and Lyrics by Neil Berg
Book and Lyrics by John Patrick Schutz
Produced at Helen Hayes Theatre Company
The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Little Miss Muffet and
other residents of the world of Mother Goose come
alive in this new pop musical.
Heidi
Music and Lyrics by Neil Berg
Book by Julie Jordan
Commissioned and Produced by Walden Family Playhouse
November 2003 - January 2004
This holiday production of the beloved classic,
Heidi tells the tale of a spirited young orphan
who is sent to live with her curmudgeonly hermit
grandfather high in the Swiss Alps. Her exuberant
nature wins over her grandfather and the two live
happily until Heidi is removed from her mountain-top
home by an opportunistic aunt who steals her to
act as a companion for a sick child in the city.
Percy Penguin
Music by Neil Berg
Lyrics by Jane Landers
Book by Angelo Parra
Commissioned by the renowned Penguin Repertory
Company, Joe Brancato, Artistic Director. Made its
successful debut in Spring 2004 to critical acclaim.
Threads
Music by Neil Berg
Lyrics by John Patrick Schutz
Book by Jim Fyfe
Additional lyrics by Jim Fyfe & Neil Berg
Comissioned by the Helen Hayes Theatre Company
for it's prestigious youth theater. This funny,
poignant, energetic musical is a zany reinvention
of the Hans Christian Anderson classic,
The Emperor's New Clothes.
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