Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute is presented by Bradley Bredeweg, Kelley Parker, and Mad World Inventions. Written by Bradley Bredeweg and Kate Pazakis. Directed by Bradley Bredeweg. Produced by Bradley Bredeweg, Lance Bass, and Kelley Parker.
Gothic and mystic, Edward Scissorhands is a romantic story of isolation and acceptance by the brilliant mind of Tim Burton. And now, this fascinating tale is revamped in Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute. Featuring a killer score, this musical includes “Trouble” and “Shallow” to make it more contemporaneous and revive the drama and the romance of the original film. This proves to be a smart move by the producers, as the songs create a special connection with the audience.
As for the performances, Emma Hunton (The Nightlesque Before Grinchmas, Exorcistic The Rock Musical, CLUELESQUE) continues to show her magnetic skills both as an actress and singer. She has been steadily performing in some of the most exciting musicals and burlesque shows in town. For the role of Peg, she creates an endearing character as the loving and accepting mother of Scissorhands (Jordan Kai Burnett). One of the actors that brings some of the funniest lines in the show is Ryan O’Connor as Helen/Bill/Host. His timing delivers comedy at its best, bringing lots of laughs and demonstrating that excellent music and comedy are a winning combination for a successful show. The cast put together for this production achieve a very positive reaction from the audience due to their comedy and singing skills, creating an energetic vibe all around.
The visuals, as in the movie, are an important factor to capture the enigmatic and dark world of Scissorhands. In this musical, the lighting (Darren Langer) and scenic design (James Connelly) recreate the German Expressionism that is typical in Burton’s productions. The shadows and contrast highlight the gothic elements of the story and mix well with the pastel colors of some of the characters’ costumes (Benjamin Holtrop, costume designer). The background projections and the special effects add a special and creative touch to this production, a homage to some of the most iconic scenes in the original film.
Do not miss the opportunity to take a look at the fantastic and endearing world of Scissorhands. There’s romance, comedy, and vibrant live music that make this musical a world-class production.
Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute
Cast: Jordan Kai Burnett, Carly Casey, Alex Ellis, Dionne Gipson, Carson Higgins, Emma Hunton, John Krause, Natalie Masini, and Ryan O’Connor.
The Bourbon Room
6356 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90028
Upcoming shows:
Jan 6, 07:00 pm | 10:00 pm
Jan 7, 02:00 pm
Jan 11, 07:30 pm
Jan 12, 07:00 pm | 10:00 pm
Jan 14, 02:00 pm
Tickets: scissorhandsmusical.com/tickets
Written by Bradley Bredeweg and Kate Pazakis. Directed by Bradley Bredeweg. Produced by Bradley Bredeweg, Lance Bass, and Kelley Parker. Co-produced by Chadd McMillan, Jeff Wickline and Josh Robers. Creative team: Musical Direction by Gregory Nabours. Choreography by SaraAnne Fahey. Costume Design by Benjamin Holtrop. Production Design by James Connelly. Lighting Design by Darren Langer.
