Olympus On My Mind, By Barry Harman And Grant Sturiale

Welcome to Greece! The Amazing Theater Company - in conjunction with Murray's Pre-owned Fur Emporium - presents Olympus on My Mind, by Barry Harman and Grant Sturiale. This fast-paced musical comedy farce tells the story about the god Jupiter's transformation from "one wild and crazy god" into a deity of love and compassion. The project is helmed by Russell Greene (director), Stephen Peters (musical director), and Maryellen Skulski (choreographer) - the zany trio responsible for last season's smash… Show more hit, The Great American Trailer Park Musical.
The story in a nutshell: Jupiter lusts after General Amphitryon's wife Alcmene. Accompanied by his son Mercury (who hesitantly disguises himself as the General's slave Sosia), Jupiter disguises himself as Amphitryon and beds Alcmene while the General is away. After a 17-hour night of passion, Jupiter discovers confusing new feelings ("Love, what a concept").
Of course, just then, the real Amphitryon and Sosia return, and the comedy of mistaken identities takes off. Mercury, as Sosia, wants nothing to do with Sosia's shrewish but sex-starved wife. Sosia is bewildered when he meets the disguised-as-Sosia Mercury. The General is hurt when his wife seems nonchalant after his long absence ("Back so soon?"). Things get even dicier when Jupiter decides Alcmene should join him in the Heavens.
Helping to tell the tale is our singing and tap-dancing Greek Chorus of Tom, Dick, and Horace, who are joined by Dolores, an enthusiastic ex-Vegas showgirl.
"Percolates with an old fashioned sense of naughty musical comedy fun." - New York Times
"A dazzling musical spoof ... bounding music and witty lyrics." - Newsday
Location :
Amazing Things Arts Center

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