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Wednesday, December 17, 2008; Posted: 01:12 PM - by BWW News Desk

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Hell's Kitchen is the musical story of an erain New York City history that will never comeagain. It takes place in the early 1960's in aneighborhood both feared and respected bythose who stepped within it's borders.

It follows the life of Danny Vincente and hisfriends and family through the warmth andthe heartbreak of their lives. It has doowopon street corners, street smart scams,rooftop sanctuaries, mobsters, strippers andthe scintillating rock scene of the true1960's. It has 25 songs based on the valuesof old Broadway.

The production will feature Bring in Da'NoiseBring in Da'Funk star Omar Edwards.

Hell's Kitchen The Musical opens February11th at The Hudson Guild Theater at 441West 26th Street (between 9th and 10thAvenues). TICKETS AVAILABLE ATTHEATERMANIA 212-352-3101 or 1-866-811-4111. www.hellskitchenthemusical.com

THE TEAMJon Montgomery - BookJon Montgomery - Lyrics & Music

Toby Kasavan - MusicJo-Ann Oakes - DirectorJoe Barros - ChoreographerEmmett M'Connell - Set DesignerJennifer Anderson - Costumes

CAST: Jared Troilo, Aimee Corley, Joshua Antonucci, Leandra Ramm, Paul Luoma, Bridget Bailey,Kyle Kleibecker, Heidi Beckman, Alex Perrone, Marissa Parness, Mallory Taylor, Ross Boehringer,John Blackwell, Michael Briatico, Eddie Wardel, Danielle Ryan, Carina Scott, Allison Young, LaurenKampf.

Jon Montgomery adapted HELL'S KITCHEN THE MUSICAL from his Screenplay "THE KING OF42ND STREET," which was adapted from a book he was writing of the same name. He teamedwith the incredible piano playing composer Toby Kasavan. The score was written in 3 months asJon and Toby worked brilliantly together. Jon would bring a lyric and melody to Toby and Tobywould then add the scintillating piano feel. Jon immediately finished the book and a cast was puttogether. HELL'S KITCHEN was first showcased at 353 Studios in 2004. It was receivedbeautifully, and the buzz was born. It was showcased two more times at the Grand Theater, TheFairfield Theater in Connecticut, and at the Players Theater. All shows were sellouts. The reactionwas stunning.Jon met the wonderful director JoAnn Oakes at a Dramatist Guild get together. He gave her a

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Jon met the wonderful director JoAnn Oakes at a Dramatist Guild get together. He gave her apackage that she listened to in her car on the way home, and another believer was on board. JoeBarros had choreographed the Showcase at the Players Theater and signed on to choreographthe Off Broadway run. Set Designer Emmett McConnell came to rehearsal one night and said " Ihave to do this show". Costumer Jennifer Anderson has been in love with the musical since shefirst saw it. Jon then believed it was time for this great show to hit the boards. With the help ofthe CFO, David Soares of Berkshire Capital for the business side of the musical, The HudsonGuild Theater was booked.

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