TPAC presents Little Shop of Horrors
The show includes such well-known musical numbers as “Somewhere Seymour” and the title song.
The spectacular, planet-panicking plant designed by The Jim Henson Workshop? and Martin P. Robinson was previously designed for use in the original 1982 Off-Broadway production. Audrey II, as the bloodthirsty puppet is called, features a main pod the size of a Mini Cooper and has the ability to rise 20 feet into the air. Orchids are the inspiration for Audrey II’s color scheme, more specifically, a Venus Ladyslipper.
“Little Shop of Horrors might be the most unique musical to come to TPAC in recent years – it is offbeat, over the top, and pure fun for audiences of all ages,” said Brent Hyams, TPAC’s director of marketing. “Critics and audiences have absolutely loved this musical comedy on Broadway and on the new national tour. To see the Jim Henson Company plant in action is reason enough to get your tickets now. The amazing plant steals the show, but you’ll also love the Motown sound of music and the colorful costumes and scenic design. All the way around, Little Shop of Horrors is great entertainment.”
This is the story of Seymour Krelbourn, a meek Skid Row florist who makes a Faustain pact with a tiny plant in order to win the heart of Audrey, the girl he loves. While Audrey doesn’t notice the romance blooming between them, she does recognize the moneymaking potential of the exotic little plant. Soon money pours in and Seymour becomes a celebrity, but behind the glamour and fame lies a secret Seymour can’t reveal – this strange and unusual plant’s favorite food is? human blood. As the plant grows, its demands for food grow, too, and Seymour starts to suspect that the plant might have an agenda larger than light and soil.
Tickets are scaled from $19 to $68, depending upon performance times and seat locations. For tickets, visit the TPAC box office downtown or at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Green Hills, online at www.tpac.org, or any Ticketmaster outlet; or call 615-255-2787.
For information on offers for groups of 20 or more, call TPAC Group Sales at 615-782-4060.