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A new musical illuminating the American experience
 by Mary Jane Hansen
Original music composed by Will Severin
Set and Costume Design Robert Anton
Lighting Design Matt Murphy
Production Stage Manager Heather J. Hamelin
Directed by William Fortune
Featuring the popular songs of the 60s through the new millenium, “American Soup” features a live rock band and the art and philosophy of Andy Warhol. “American Soup” tells the poignant and often humorous stories of an Italian-American family as they live through the Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War, the first moon landing, civil rights unrest, women’s liberation, and other joys and sorrows. “American Soup” weaves their stories together with Andy Warhol’s tortured self-examination of his life and art as he reflects on the same tempestuous time period and events.
The Marcello’s little Italian restaurant in Queens, New York provides the setting for a classic American story, which spans comedy and tragedy, provokes thought and memories and will resonate with audiences across generations.
Recommended for ages 11 and older
March 8 - 17, 2007
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