Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera World Premiere Oct. 10-11 Regent Theatre Arlington MA, Regent Theatre, Arlington, 10 October 2024

Join us for the out-of-this-world premiere of "Beasties," a mind-blowing sci-fi rock opera at Regent Theatre on Oct. 10-11!
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Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera World Premiere

Oct. 10-11 | Regent Theatre | Arlington, MA

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA! Join us for the world premiere of Beasties, a Sci-Fi Rock Opera that will blow your mind. Mark your calendars for Oct. 10-11 and immerse yourself in a theatrical experience unlike any other. This event promises to entertain, thrill, amuse and leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on this epic adventure - secure your tickets now!

18 songs performed by an All-Star cast telling the story of an epic alien encounter at a concert in Central Park to try to save the Earth from climate destruction and corporate political corruption.

This is the premiere of the first stage of the development of a new form of live entertainment ... a live, immersive, sci-fi graphic novel, a visual-storytelling, rockin' rollin' musical theatrical experience.

Starring Barrence Whitfield, Mach Bell, Liz Proteau, Jerry Bisantz, Bill Holloman Jr., Gary Sohmers and Cliff Goodwin plus a choral cast and a live band.

Good vs Evil, the fate of the planet is at stake.

Where does the Impulse for change come from?

There are good and bad Beasties within us all.

Voice is the lead singer of a rock band. Grā, a retired singer, lands the job of a lifetime working as stage manager for the newly successful musicians who are performing a monumental free concert in New York City’s Central Park. However, in a bizarre turn of events, Grā becomes inhabited by an alien Impulse, and a corrupt politician, Dick T.Raitor, unexpectedly attempts to take over the show. As surprises and chaos ensue, Voice, Grā, Impulse, and the band must rally humanity and their “Beasties” in order to save the planet.

Will the power of music and unity be enough to succeed?

Thursday October 10, World Premiere Performance, 7:00 pm show, doors at 6:00 pm

Friday October 11, 7:30 pm show, doors at 6:30 pm

Seats are sold by the row, seating in the row is first come first served ... please be kind and polite to others, always.

The rock opera will be performed in two acts, with an intermission.

Beer and wine will be available for sale to those of age.

If you are seeking handicapped or special seating please email [email protected]

“An original new musical with something important to say – a timely message delivered through rocking entertainment.”

Vivek Tiwary - Tony Winning Producer (Jagged Little Pill, American Idiot, Color Purple)

“Beasties is a busy beast of an album, packed with fist-pumping hard rock, slinky reggae, some brief but obsessive chanting, and hooky anthems.”

Jim Sullivan - WBUR Boston, Boston Globe

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Links to Everything - https://linktr.ee/beastiesrockopera

Written and produced by Gary Sohmers

Lyrics by Gary Sohmers

Music by Gary Sohmers and Bill Holloman

Music Director Bill Holloman Jr.

Live show featuring Cliff Goodwin (guitar), with Robb Simring (bass) and Dan Drohan (drums).

Associate Producer - Tiffany Hulse

Associate Producer - Darren Lussier

Technical Designer - Frank Coleman