FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN OFF-BROADWAY PRODUCTION:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Glenna Freedman Public Relations, Glennafreedman@gmail.com,
(212) 730-0700

HAPPY 50ISH!
The Mid-Life Crisis Musical Comedy

BEGINS PREVIEWS JULY 15TH

AT THE BECKETT THEATRE ON THEATRE ROW

OPENING SET FOR JULY 26th

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT THROUGH AUGUST 30th

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(New York, NY) HAPPY50ish!, the mid-life crisis musical comedy will have its OffBroadway premiere beginning Wednesday, July 15 at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42 nd
Street) on Theatre Row. Created by Lynn Shore, Mark Vogel and David Burnham, and
directed and choreographed by Paul Stancato, HAPPY 50ish! opens Sunday, July 26.
Previews run from July 15 through July 25 and the show will play a limited engagement
through August 30. Performances are scheduled for Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8
p.m. with matinees on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $69.50 - $99.50
and are available through Telecharge at (212) 239-6200 or www.Telecharge.com.

Happy 50ish! is a musical comedy that revolves around Bobs surprise birthday party.
As he turns the big five-0, he learns to laugh and make fun of all the things that
inevitably come with age. Hes arrived early for his party, his wife is running late, and
theres a backyard full of party guests. While reading his birthday cards aloud, he learns
that turning 50 magnifies the unintended and hilarious realities of middle age.
When creator Lynn Shore celebrated his 50th birthday with a midlife crisis, the actor,
musician and author collaborated with Mark Vogel and David Burnham to write the book,
music and lyrics. HAPPY 50ish! is produced by Patrick Schwier. The cast features Lynn
Shore and Mark Vogel.

Lynn Shores regional credits include, The Wizard of Oz (Garden Grove Civic), Godspell
(Starlight Bowl in San Diego), The Sound of Music (Starlight Bowl in San Diego) and the
West Coast Premiere of Babe's in Toyland (San Diego's Fox Theater). Nationally he has
toured with the Mickey Finn Show playing lead trumpet, piano, lead singer and comedian
emcee. Shores voice can be heard on numerous commercials for Ford, Disney, The
Biltmore Hotels and others. He also voiced seven characters for Sony's animated series',
"Gun Parade March", "Demon Lord Dante" and sang three solo tracks on the 2012
Grammy nominated children's album titled "ABC Mouse: The Alphabet Songs." Lynn
Shore is the recipient of the 2013 Jason Robert Brown World-Wide vocal contest and
performed with him at 54 Below.
Mark Vogel is a BMI winning television and film composer, and a performer, music
director and producer. He started his network television career on Full House as a
member of Jesse and the Rippers, starring John Stamos. He and Mr. Stamos also wrote
original music for the hit series. Other network shows include Two Guys, a Girl and a
Pizza Place (ABC) and Delta (ABC). Marks six feature films are highlighted by
Raising Helen for Disney. Stage performances include concerts with The Beach Boys,
Natalie Cole, Queen Latifah, Joan Rivers and Broadways David Burnham. Mark has
performed for three U.S. Presidents and has produced more than 500 songs.
David Burnham is a composer, an award-winning performer, director and
choreographer. He has recorded two solo CDs, which include original music that he cowrote with Mark Vogel. He co-founded Camp Sing, a writing/performing camp for
young artists. As a performer, David has appeared on Broadway in The Light In The
Piazza and starred as Fiyero in Wicked. He has appeared in many national tours, and has
performed his solo concert across U.S. and Canada.
Paul Stancato (Director/Choreographer) is a New York based director/ choreographer
who works in theater, film and television. Broadway- Wedding Singer (asst.
choreographer)
National
Tours:
Wedding
Singer (director),
Jekyll
and
Hyde (director/choreographer). Internationally, he has worked in China, Belgium and
London as the Artistic Director for The House of Dancing Water. He was the Resident
Director for Disneys The Lion King. Recent directing/ choreographing credits include:
Momma Rose (LaMama) Powerhouse (New Ohio Theater) and Divided (Red Fern
Theater). Mr. Stancato is a member of Lincoln Centers Directors Lab, is a Resident
Artist with the Horse Trade Theatre Group and has developed new work with the Drama
League. Upcoming: a new Broadway musical based on the life and times of Jean-Michel
Basquiat.

For more information, visit http://www.happy50ishmusical.com/.

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