BILLY, GOAT, GRUFF: THE MUSICAL to Premiere at New Theater at 45th Street, 4/6-28

The New Theater at 45th Street & New York Music/Theatre Project have announced their first children's theatre co-production & the New York City premiere of BILLY, GOAT, GRUFF: The Musical, at The New Theater at 45th Street, located in the heart of the theatre district & Hell's Kitchen. Directed by Chris Fink & Amanda Sayles, with Musical Direction by Ben Mackel, BILLY, GOAT, GRUFF: The Musical has Book & Lyrics by Gwen Edwards & Music by Ben Mackel.

BILLY, GOAT, GRUFF: The Musical is coming to NYC just in time for Spring Break! This imaginative re-telling of a classic tale follows the story of three goat brothers: Billy, Goat & Gruff. Trying to find their way in an increasingly dangerous world, the brothers must look within themselves to find a way to survive with only the memory of their mother & the spirit of their ancestors as guidance. Join them as they traverse treacherous terrain, struggle with what is right & battle fears of a nasty troll, to reach a land that grants them their wish: to live & play together in the Pasture of Paradise. Get out of the cold, have some fun & come be a part of this coming-of-age story & pursuit of the unknown, where it is always spring.

Featured in this AEA Showcase Production are Bradshaw Call (Gruff), Hannah DeFlumeri (Goat), Chris Fink (Troll), Andrea Ross* (Melody), Amanda Sayles (Frog), Ben Yahr* (Billy) & Melissa Elehman & Josephine Spada (Storytellers).

The production runs April 6 - 28, 2013 - Saturdays & Sundays @ 1 pm, with additional performances Wednesday - Friday, April 3, 4 & 5 @ 1 pm, Saturdays, April 13, 20, 27 @ 3 pm & Fridays, April 19 & 26 @ at 7pm. All shows run at The New Theater at 45th Street ~ 354 West 45th Street ~ Upstairs Theatre (between 8th & 9th Aves.).

Tickets: $18/General Admission ~ $25/Preferred Seating ~ $45/Premium Seating includes:
Priority Seats on the "Pasture of Paradise," a visit to the Goat Club for dancing, crafts & a quick lesson on goats prior to the show & goat antlers. For Special Tickets & Group Sales call (646)590-3071. For reservations, contact: (212)352-3101 or OvationTix: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/921917.

For more information, visit www.billygoatgruffnyc.com or www.newtheater.co.

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