[Capdist-announce] One more week to see the world premiere of Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical! (Fun for all ages!)

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*Join us at the Theatre Institute for*


Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical

Adapted from the books by Matt McElligott and Larry Tuxbury

Music and lyrics by Michael Musial

Book by Matt McElligot and Larry Tuxbury

*Running now through December 11, 2022*

*Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical! is a new musical from the team that
created Backbeard the Musical! Tori Godwin’s life is thrown topsy turvy
when a freak accident reawakens Benjamin Franklin, who has been hibernating
in her basement for centuries! Tori and her friend Scott must help Ben
adjust to life in the 21st century. Complicating the situation is the fact
that when Franklin’s energy drops, he transforms into a rampaging monster,
desperately (and dangerously!) hungry for electricity.  Can two kids and a
reanimated electric zombie patriot save the planet? Find out in Benjamin
Franklinstein the Musical!*


* Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical! **is directed by* Russell Sage’s
Michael Musial, Edith McCrae Professor of Fine Arts and Professor of
Music.  Musial, also composer & lyricist of this production, has joined up
once again with authors Matt McElligott and Larry Tuxbury to create this
musical adaptation based on the writing duo’s Benjamin Franklinstein
trilogy.  This has been the three’s first collaboration since multiple
successful runs of Backbeard the Musical!  Though originally delayed due to
the pandemic, this new musical will finally hit the stage at the end of
November 2022!

*The company includes* local actors Mike Belloti and RSC Alum Eddie Knight
as well as local youth actors Harper Silvestri and Jude Agnew.  These
actors are joined onstage by current Russell Sage students Phil Bruns,
Cameron Richardson and Jenna Wilkinson.   The actors are supported by the
technical talents of many current RSC students, including performing arts
major Regina Desrosiers as the production stage manager.


*Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical! will be playing at the *

*Schacht Fine Arts Center in Troy, NY *

*(5 Division Street)*

*and is recommended for all ages.        *


*Remaining Production Dates/Times:*

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10 am

Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 10 am

Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10 am

Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2 pm


To purchase tickets, go to

theatre.sage.edu or call our box office at (518) 244-2248


*Ticket Prices:*

$15 for Adults

$12 for Students, Seniors & Children

$10 for Sage Community

*Free* for RSC Students


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*This production is generously sponsored by CDPHP, Cohoes Savings
Foundation, the Rosenblum Companies and Acme Wood Flooring.*


Established in February of 2011, the Theatre Institute at Sage is dedicated
to providing quality live theatre and arts-in-education programming to
Capital Region youth, educators and residents. The Institute also provides
opportunities for Russell Sage students as performers, technicians and
teachers. Programs include educational support services for Sage
productions (such as in-class preparations, teacher dress rehearsals and
study guides), a Saturday theatre arts school, camps during school breaks,
and several theatre camps during the summer for children ages 5-18.
Programs take place on the Russell Sage College campus in Troy, NY. For
more information, call the TIS box office at (518) 244-2248 or purchase
tickets on-line: theatre.sage.edu, or visit our Facebook
(@TheatreInstituteatSage) and Instagram (@SageTheatre), to stay up to date
on all our upcoming productions.


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