The story of the controversial pre-Russian Revolution "Mad Monk," Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin, is directed by Signature artistic director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Follies). John Lescault (Signature's Art and The Lieutenant of Inishmore) plays the infamous religious figure.
Opening night is March 20 at Signature's MAX Theatre. Performances will continue through April 15.
The cast also includes Natascia Diaz (Kiss of the Spider Woman at Signature and Broadway's The Capeman and Man of La Mancha); Doug Kreeger (Signature’s The Visit); Amy McWilliams (Signature’s The Witches of Eastwick and Urinetown); and Tracy Lynn Olivera (Les Misérables and Merrily We Roll Along at Signature), with Erin Driscoll, Stephen Gregory Smith, Rachel Zampelli, Russell Sunday, Kevin McAllister and Christopher Mueller.
Brother Russia features music by Rowe and book and lyrics by Dempsey.
photo by Christopher Mueller |
The creative team includes includes Jodi Moccia (choreographer), Misha Kachman (set designer), Kathleen Geldard (costume designer), Colin K. Bills (lighting designer) and Matt Rowe (sound designer). Gabriel Mangiante is the music director. Orchestrator August Eriksmoen conducts the seven-piece band.
For tickets call (703) 820-9771 or go to www.signature-theatre.org.