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Dracula - A Comedy of Terrors Draws Blood Magnificently and Hilariously Well

#frontmezzjunkies reviews: @draculacomedy at #NewWorldStages written by director #GordonGreenberg & #SteveRosen w/ #JordanBoatman #ArnieBurton #JamesDaly #EllenHarvey #AndrewKeenanBolger #DraculaComedy

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jordan Boatman, James Daly, Ellen Harvey, and Arnie Burton in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. photo by Matthew Murphy. The Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Dracula – A Comedy of Terrors By Ross “I wouldn’t scoff if I were you,” we are told within the first few moments of the deliciously fun new play, Dracula – A Comedy of Terrors now taking a bite out of New World Stages in…

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Director and co-writer GORDON GREENBERG, and co-writer STEVE ROSEN, discuss DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS

Currently at the New World Stages, Stage 5, in New York City is DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS, a pansexual GenZ Count Dracula is in the midst of an existential crisis. When he sets his sights on the brilliant young earth scientist Lucy Westfeldt, he meets his match for the first time – as well as a slew of other colorful characters including vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing, insect connoisseur Percy Renfield and behavioral psychiatrist Wallace Westfeldt, whose British country estate doubles as a free-range mental asylum.

(LtoR) Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jordan Boatman, James Daly, Ellen harvey and Arnie Burton in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS, is directed and co-written by Gordon Greenberg, and co-written by Steve Rosen. GREENBERG laid the foundation of for his craft at Stanford, NYU Film, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. ROSEN attended NYU/Tisch. The duo has worked together on several projects including on the musical adaptation of “The Secret of My Success,” “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show,” and “Crime and Punishment - a Comedy.” Between the two of them, their awards are so numerous it would compromise the mantel they rest upon. I recently had the pleasure to chat with them about their collaboration on the hilarious off-Broadway production of DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS.

(LtoR) Playwrights STEVE ROSEN and GORDON GREENBERG. Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors. Photo by Maria Baranova.

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS is now playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement through January 7 at New World Stages, Stage 5, in New York City, thru January 7th, 2024. Vist www.DraculaComedy.com for more information and tickets.

The music heard in the background during this segment is an original composition by Victoria “Toy” Deiorio who composed some of the original music and did the sound design for DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS .

PART 2 with GORDON GREENBERG & STEVE ROSEN - Listen Here.

Read Our Review of DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS - HERE

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Do you have a favorite quote from Jonesy?

the first thing that comes to mind is from jonesy's interview with diamanda galas in 1994 with bomb magazine

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because how can you not go gaga over a man saying something like that.

mostly, though, i don't really remember quotes from jpj as much as i remember his attitude and energy; he can be a man of few words and they're often the correct ones. he's also just a total goofball and i love that about him. i feel like if you're a surface zep fan, you see him as the generic "quiet one" but he's anything but. shine a little light on him and he'll entertain the masses.

also i like this

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[johnnybeane]

Tonight, we welcome Steve Rosen, author of "ToneChaser," to discuss his new audiobook. "ToneChaser" chronicles his years spent hanging out with and interviewing Eddie Van Halen. Don’t miss this exclusive interview on the "Exclusively Van Halen" show on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe! 8 PM Eastern.

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https://www.youtube.com/live/8Wd7ybIhDgQ?si=EaLedYt8nw7nDf2p

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"Tonechaser - Understanding Edward" by Steve Rosen

A Labor of Love #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Tonechaser – Understanding Edward Steve RosenIndependently Published (2022)ISBN: 979-8218000233Reviewed by Kathy Stickles for Reader Views (10/2023) WOW… I must say that this book is a wonderful read!  For me, it was such a look into Edward Van Halen and his life that brought back a lot of memories, and I loved it. Van Halen was a band that I really enjoyed when I was younger (much, much…

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Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen OUT NOW

Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen OUT NOW

Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen Book by Legendary Rock Journalist Steve Rosen – Out Now Read Excerpt Here Never before seen photo by Neil Zlozower, Van Halen’s official photographer from 1978 until 1984, graces the cover of Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen. Legendary rock journalist Steve Rosen has finally…

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The Defenders #27 -September 1975-

"Three Worlds to Conquer!"

written by Steve Gerber

art by Sal Buscema & V. Collettta

letters by Joe Rosen

colors by Al Wenzel

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Boom Boom

New Mutants Annual #5: A Case of the Cutes

by Judith Kurzer Bogdanove (W.); Jon Bogdanove (P.); Hilary Barter (I:), Steve Buccellato (C.) and Joe Rosen (L.)

Marvel

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Strange Tales No. 118

by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko

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Portada de The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #33 por Steve Ditko, Sam Rosen y Stan Goldberg.

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Part 2

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Sharon-A-Day, Day 668 (10/30/23)

Captain America 156. On sale 9/5/72. "One into Two Won't Go"

Writer: Steve Englehart

Penciller: Sal Buscema

Inker: Frank McLaughlin

Letterer: Sam Rosen

Editor: Roy Thomas

Sharon and Sam team up to beat up fake!Bucky (Jack Monroe).

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DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS - Review

DATES: Sept. 4th, 2023 – Jan. 7th, 2024 COMPANY: Drew & Dane Productions THEATER: New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New York City ACTORS: Jordan Boatman, Arnie Burton, James Daly, Ellen Harvey, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kaitlyn Boyer and Sean-Michael Wilkinson. CREW: Director/Writer - Gordon Greenberg; Writer - Steve Rosen; Producers - Drew Desky and Dane Levens; Scenic and Puppet Designer - Tijana Bjelajac; Costume Designer - Tristan Raines; Lighting Designer - Rob Denton; Original Music and Sound Designer - Victoria Deiorio; Wig and Hair Designer - Ashley Rae Callahan.

(L-R) Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jordan Boatman, James Daly, Ellen harvey and Arnie Burton in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

SYNOPSIS: A pansexual GenZ Count Dracula is in the midst of an existential crisis. When he sets his sights on the brilliant young earth scientist Lucy Westfeldt, he meets his match for the first time – as well as a slew of other colorful characters including vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing, insect connoisseur Percy Renfield and behavioral psychiatrist Wallace Westfeldt, whose British country estate doubles as a free-range mental asylum.

(L-R) Ellen Harvey, James Daly and Arnie Burton TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

REVIEW: Horror comedies come in only two flavors - good and bad. DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a sensational, decadent satire that is the perfect treat for the Halloween season.

Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen's satirical and irreverent treatment of the Stoker novel resides somewhere in between “The Rocky Horror Musical” and a Monty Python film, with flares of the immortal Charles Ludlam. The tone is set right from the start as the cast tosses the novel and the hilarity begins. The previous productions of the play, including an adaptation of the piece as a radio play for The Broadway Podcast Network, clearly have sharpened the dialogue and wordplay to a razor sharp wordplay duel that had the audience laughing out loud within the first few moments. The writers have trimmed the novel down to a 90 minute tale that tries to incorporate key elements of the story, taking liberties with the novel’s climax to nicely dovetail with the themes of their play. The satire runs the spectrum from that of the novel, political, contemporary pop culture, and gender. Except for Dracula, the other actors have dual or multiple roles where the juggling of the characters adds to the merriment.

James Daly and Jordan Boatman in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Gordon Greenberg’s direction is superb. It is a finely tuned choreography of dialogue and movement that harkens back to the golden era of silent films to the Marx Brothers. There are some delightful props, including puppets, that add yet another level of humor to the production. Greenberg turns up the energy right at the start and maintains it for 90 minutes, giving the audience little time to recover from the side splitting laughter.

James Daly and Andrew Keenan-Bolger in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Tijana Bjelajac’s Scenic Design is a wonderful minimalist and still adds atmosphere to the production. Integrated into the set are nice visual and functional elements that are scaled down for an off-broadway production but are lavish enough, and easily would work for a Broadway staging. Tristan Raines’ costume designs are fabulous. The designs capture the period but also combine contemporary elements that highlight the performances.

Arnie Burton and James Daly in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS features an award worthy ensemble cast. The delivery of lines, the body language and facial expressions, their interactions are flawless, and if there were any misfires I didn’t notice. There was a fluidity to their performances that at times it felt like choreography. James Daly is outstanding as Dracula. He is as dynamic and enchanting as Tim Curry’s Dr. Frank-n-Furter, combined with the physique of Rocky. He delivers this multifaceted performance rich with comedic timing. Actor Arnie Burton steals the show as both Mina and Jean Van Helsing. He creates two unique performances that embodies the comedic prowess that is reminiscent of Milton Berle to Harvey Fierstein, with a dash of Bugs Bunny. In contrast, actress Ellen Harvey brings to life Wallace Westfeldt and Percy Renfield. She brilliantly effects switching between the two extremes that eventually becomes an uproarious gag in play. The cast does an astounding job of maintaining the energy level of the play for 90 minutes.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Jordan Boatman in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a side-splitting tour de force that would leave Bram Stoker and Mel Brooks rolling in the aisles, and maybe a bit envious. I’ve always advocated that there is a distinct bond between comedy and horror, and this is at its finest. Outstanding performances, fabulous production designs, brilliant directing, all deliver an energetic feel good and memorable theater experience. You must bring your friends for a night you’ll long remember as the perfect treat of this Halloween season.

James Daly in DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Opening night is September 18. Performances are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7PM, Friday and Saturday at 8PM, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2PM. Tickets are $99 - $119. Premium seating is available. Tickets are now on sale at Telecharge.com, (212) 239-6200. For more information, visit www.DraculaComedy.com.

Review By: Joseph B Mauceri

Listen to our interview with director & co-writer Gordon Greenberg & co-write Steve Rosen on creating DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS – HERE

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From "The Mysterious Mr. Doll!" in Tales of Suspense #48, December 1963. Stan Lee script, Steve Ditko pencils, Dick Ayers inks, Sam Rosen letters. Original colorist unknown. Photoshop color reduction.

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Join us tonight at 8 PM Eastern on YouTube twitch and Facebook for an exciting conversation with Steve Rosen, the author of "Tone Chaser". He will be discussing his book and everything related to the legendary band Van Halen! Don't miss this exclusive event featuring Steve Rosen, #SteveRosen, #ToneChaser, #ExclusivelyVanHalen, #EddieVanHalen, #VanHalen, #JohnnyBeaneTV, #evhgear #KramerGuitars

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