Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson offers the real-life story of Sister Aimee who was a religious pioneer, hotshot celebrity and eventually a fallen angel, as her scandalous love affairs resulted in her demise. With music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman and book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford, the musical Scandalous provides audiences with a soulful journey through one woman’s heaven and hell.
Synopsis
The musical Scandalous focuses on the life of 1920s superstar evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, who was the first preacher to use groundbreaking media techniques to spread the word about her conservative beliefs and deep religious views. The Los Angeles based Sister Aimee, as she was known, rose to the highest heights of popularity, only to be brought down be her lust for love affairs.
Scandalous is an interesting character study of a woman who was driven to save souls, loved the spotlight and the crowds and was immensely human in her need for affection. The musical offers insights into McPherson, our society and the media.
SCANDALOUS SCOOPhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKied_CGsmY
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SHOW FACTS
Cast
Aimee Semple McPherson Carolee Carmello
James Kennedy/Brother Bob George Hearn
Robert Semple/David Hutton Edward Watts
Emma Jo Schaeffer Roz Ryan
Harold McPherson/Kenneth Ormiston Andrew Samonsky
Creative
Music David Pomeranz and David Friedman
Book and Lyrics Kathie Lee Gifford
Director David Armstrong
Choreographer Lorin Latarro
Set Designer Walt Spangler
Costume Designer Gregory A. Poplyk
Lighting Designer Natasha Katz
Sound Designer Ken Travis
Orchestrations Bruce Coughlin
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THE NEIL SIMON THEATRE
250 West 52nd Street
New York, NY
Preview: Oct. 13, 2012 Open: Nov. 15, 2012 Status: Closed Jan 9, 2012