Drama Desk nominee Jonathan Rockefeller debuts a brand new tribute show entitled That Golden Girls Show! – A Puppet Parody that will have its world premiere in NYC. This limited run begins performances on September 19; opening on Monday, October 3, and runs through December 11, 2016 at DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street). Tickets are: $99.00 (Golden VIP Ticket), $69.00 (Regular) and can be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800 982-2787.
Set in that sassy Miami house in 1985, ‘That Golden Girls Show!’ is a brand new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments – with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down.
From Sophia’s get-rich-quick schemes, to Rose’s tales from St Olaf, Blanche’s insatiable hunt for men and the Fountain of Youth, to Dorothy’s daily struggle to make sense of her life, manage her roommates all the while fending off a certain, pesky ex-husband, once and for all. Devoted fans will fondly remember our four girls from Miami, and for the first-timers, this will be a joyful introduction to the brilliance of that television series.
His earlier Golden Girls themed parody show entitled ‘Thank You For Being a Friend’ sold out in Australia and Canada where it was called ‘Akin to Genius’ Gay Toronto; ‘A unique tribute show that is as funny as, if not more, than the original’ – The Daily Telegraph; ‘The entire audience laughed out loud throughout the show’ – Daily Sydney; ‘Belly-achingly funny’ – Sydney Arts Guide; ‘A must for diehards’ – The Age, Melbourne; ‘Truly sensational… headed for Broadway’ – Stage Whispers; ‘Five out of five Stars’ – Same Same; ‘Delight from start to finish. I would happily sit through re-runs’ – Media Culture; ‘A lovingly hilarious tribute show!’ – Byte Media; ‘The show is a treat’ – The Australian. The show is currently being presented at Canada’s Al Green Theatre.
Cast and creative team TBA. Puppets created by Joel Gennari. General Management by Perry Street Theatricals.