Evil Dead News
December 11, 2007
TORONTO’S FAVOURITE SHOW IS BACK!
Valentine’s Day will never be the same
EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL is back by popular demand!
February 14 – April 6, 2008
GIVE THE GIFT OF BLOOD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Toronto, ON – Voted “Toronto’s Favourite Show” (DORA Audience Choice 2007) EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL returns for a bloody Valentine’s. Based on Sam Raimi’s 80’s cult classic films, Evil Dead tells the tale of five college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, its not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python sketch.
Since its beginnings in Toronto four years ago, EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL has continued its cult appeal and wowed its loyal ‘deadites’ while simultaneously exciting an entirely new audience. The rare mix of comedy and horror was also evident in the stars who attended the show, as the audience for EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL often consisted of comedy icons like Colin Mochrie and Rick Mercer sitting alongside horror luminaries such as Clive Barker (Hellraiser) and Darren Lynn Bousman (Director, Saw 2,3,4). After Craig Ferguson came to Toronto to see Evil Dead, he went on his CBS Late Late Show and did an entire monologue on the fun he had at the show. Other celeb fans of the show include; Alan Rickman, Bill Paxton, Norah Jones and of course the star of the Evil Dead films Bruce Campbell who even came up North to support the Toronto cast.
During its 2007 run, the show enjoyed sell-out crowds and rave reviews. Toronto Star has deemed it “One hell of a night out at the theatre…hilariously bloody, bloody hilarious”, The Globe and Mail says that “the silly EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL is bloody fantastic”, The Toronto Sun concludes that it has “that delicious alchemy by which horror is transmuted into hysterical laughter” and NOW Magazine gushes that “it is the best damn dead theatre event of the year”. Added to these accolades, the original cast recording of EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL entered the Billboard Top Cast Albums chart at No. 4.
The cast features film and Broadway star Ryan Ward, reprising his critically acclaimed Off-Broadway performance as Ash. He leads a cast made up of returning stars and new members that will be announced in the New Year.
Directed by Christopher Bond and three-time Tony® Award-winner Hinton Battle (Miss Saigon, The Tap Dance Kid, Sophisticated Ladies), EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL includes book and lyrics by George Reinblatt, music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt with music supervision by Frank Cipolla, choreography by Hinton Battle and set design by Tony® Award winner David Gallo (Drowsy Chaperone).
Evil Dead: The Musical tickets are the perfect stocking stuffer. And just in time for the holidays, Evil Dead will be selling gift certificates for tickets. That way you can give the gift of blood to your loved ones without having to choose a date for them to see it.
DATES: February 14, 2008 – April 6, 2008
VENUE: The Diesel Playhouse, 56 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
TIMES: Monday – Thursday 8pm, Friday 7:30pm & 11pm, Saturday 7pm & 11pm
TICKETS: $29.50 - $75
PURCHASE: Diesel Playhouse Box Office (56 Blue Jays Way), call 416.971.5656 or online at www.evildeadthemusical.com.
FRONT OF THE LINE® by American Express Pre-Sale: Thursday, December 13th - 17th (American Express Cardmembers ONLY)
PUBLIC ON SALE: Tuesday, December 18th at 10am
Ask about our gift certificates, combos and group discounts 416-971-5973 x 234
June 21, 2007
This past Saturday, July 21st, 2007 the line up of devoted fans wrapped around the Diesel playhouse to be the first to purchase tickets for the upcoming appearance of Bruce Campbell at the Evil Dead performance on Aug. 11th at the Diesel Playhouse.
Over 200 tickets were sold as fully clad fans dressed up as Ash’s and Annie’s came out to participate in the Costume Contest.
Congratulations to our winners Albert and Walter who showed up as Ash and the Evil Woods!
One of the most loyal fans ever also showed up and flashed us a little leg, only to reveal a full portrait of Bruce Campbell himself, tattooed on her thigh!
Thanks to all who dressed up and came out- look whose evil NOW!
June 8, 2007
EVIL DEAD the MUSICAL 4 DORA NOMINATIONS
Outstanding Direction of a Musical : Christopher Bond & Hinton Battle
Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Principal Role - Musical : Ryan Ward
Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Principal Role - Musical : Sarah Cornell
Outstanding Choreography in a Play or Musical : Hinton Battle
May 8th, 2007
Star Studded Opening Night of Evil Dead the Musical in Toronto
Canada’s elite gathered at the Diesel Playhouse to see Who’s Evil Now. Cheering crowds, soaked splatter-zone fans, and enough laughing to be heard back in New York- Evil Dead the Musical is back home!
Watch for pictures and clips of opening night coming soon.
May 1st 2007:
Evil Dead The Musical opens in Toronto!
April 24th 2007:
The Cast Recording of Evil Dead The Musical is released all across North America by Time Life / Warner Music. To buy a copy click here
April 23rd 2007:
Evil Dead The Musical is nominated by the Outer Critics Circle for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
April 2nd 2007:
Hinton Battle has been nominated for the Lortel Award in Outstanding Choreography for Evil Dead: The Musical!!! For the full story click here.
November 1st 2006:
Evil Dead the Musical Opens in New York City. Bruce Campbell attends the show and LOVES it!
October 3rd 2006:
Evil Dead the Musical Previews on stage in New York City.
