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MILL HALL -- Millbrook Playhouse is continuing its 63rd season with the Tony-nominated hit "Gutenberg! The Musical!," which is running through Sunday in the intimate Poorman Cabaret.
"Written by Scott Brown and Anthony King, this uproarious two-man comedy is a high-octane, laugh-out-loud story about big dreams, small budgets, and the hilarious lengths two friends will go to in pursuit of success," a press release said.
In this fast-paced show-within-a-show, two aspiring playwrights -- Bud Davenport (played by Adam Fox) and Doug Simon (played by Jacob Little) -- perform a high-stakes backers' audition for their ill-advised, splashy new musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. Equipped with zero historical accuracy, an unending supply of enthusiasm, a single piano, and a massive collection of labeled trucker hats, the duo plays every single role in their crass epic -- from monks to beef fat trimmers -- hoping one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract.
Returning to direct is Lawrence Lesher, a frequent Millbrook collaborator who has worked across all 50 states and nearly 40 countries. Lesher has helmed eight previous Millbrook productions, including last season's sold-out hit "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," "Misery," "Boeing Boeing," "The 39 Steps," and "Rounding Third." Wesley Morgan returns as music director following his work on the blockbuster "Annie."
Jacob Little, who made his triumphant Millbrook debut in "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," returns to take on the role of Doug Simon. Stepping in to fill the role of Doug's best friend, Bud Davenport, is Millbrook favorite and scene-stealer Adam Fox, last seen in "The Wedding Singer."
The production and creative staff for "Gutenberg! The Musical!" includes: Lawrence Lesher (director), Wesley Morgan (music director), Ericka Lee Conklin (associate producer/ lighting designer), Cade M. Sikora (technical director), Jacob Robertson (Jacob Robertson), Jonas Hildreth (scenic designer), V.C. Deener (props designer) and Kaidyn Rogers (production stage manager).
The production's remaining shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.millbrookplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at (570) 748-8083, option one.