FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents a concert of the John McMahon-Jay Jeffries musical LOVE AND OTHER FABLES on April 9, 2017 at 7pm Have you ever wondered how some random greek dude became Aesop, the world renown fabulist? The answer is: The romantic screwball musical comedy Love & Other Fables, the musical you’ve been waiting 3,000 years for. Join us for a one night celebration of music, girls, gags and legs by the award-winning writing team of John McMahon and Jay Jeffries. Featuring an all-star Broadway cast, this concert is directed by Jay Binder, and with musical direction by the composer John McMahon.
Steven Strafford (“Spamalot”, “Peter Pan”) plays the world-famous fabulist before anyone knew who he, or what a fable, was. Alli Mauzey (“Wicked” “Cry Baby”) plays the headstrong object of Aesop’s unending desire. John Rapson (“A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder”, “Les Miserables”) plays King Croesus of Lydia, the richest man in the ancient world. Lesli Margherita (“Matilda” “Dames At Sea”) plays the wily, power-hungry, sex obsessed courtesan to King Croesus. Ed Watts (“Scandalous” “The Fantasticks”) plays Philocalus, Aesop’s best friend and sex-toy of Delphinia. Dakin Matthews (“Waitress” “Rocky”) plays Xanthus, father-figure and owner of both Aesop and Lycaena. Blair Ross (“Side Show” “Cinderella”) plays Catastrophe, the status-seeking, social-climbing wife of Xanthus. Rachel Coloff (“Lestat”) plays Mme. Mnemosyne, the obsequious wedding shoppe owner. Lindsay Roberts (“The Gershwins’ Porgy And Bess”) plays Delphinia’s shade-throwing Head Handmaiden. Jeremy Benton (“White Christmas” “Cagney”) plays the tap-dancing Captain Of The Guard. Jason Michael Evans plays Mercury, The Olympus Delivery Guy.
With Rex Benincasa on drums and narrated and accompanied by the composer, John McMahon.
Directed by Jay Binder.
LOVE & OTHER FABLES plays Feinstein’s/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on April 9, 2017. There is a $35-$45 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.