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Off-Broadway News The Christine Jorgensen Show Opens New York Return October 17

Jesse James Keitel and Mark Nadler are reprising their respective performances as Christine Jorgensen and Myles Bell.

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The Christine Jorgensen Show officially opens a limited return engagement at Off-Broadway's HERE October 17 after beginning previews October 10. The run will continue through November 17. 

The musical, which had its Off-Broadway premiere at 59E59 Theatres earlier this year, tells the story of Christine Jorgensen, America's first transgender celebrity, and her professional and personal relationship with Myles Bell, who helped her create a nightclub act. Jesse James Keitel and Mark Nadler are reprising their performances as Jorgensen and Bell, respectively. 

The Christine Jorgensen Show is written and co-composed by Donald Steven Olson, with musical direction and co-composition by Nadler. Michael Barakiva is directing.

The production also features scenic design by Riw Rakkulchon, costume design by Suzanne Chesney, lighting design by Calvin Anderson, sound design by Jacqui Herter, props design by Samantha Shoffner, and choreography by Banji Aborisade. The production stage manager is Nat Kelley DiMario, and casting is by The Telsey Office's Charlie Hano. General management for ADH Theatricals is by Amanda Cooper/ALC Management.

ADH Theatricals and Andrew D. Hamingson serve as producers.

 
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