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Cruising BroadwayBook, Lyrics, Music by Yuri WorontschakWebsite: http://www.yuri.theater Contact Email: yuri@yuri.com.au |
Cruising Broadway, a once-flourishing cruise line theater production company, finds itself in dire straits. Max Titus, the owner and show producer, alongside Captain/co-owner Abdul Habib, face the challenge of keeping their business afloat financially. Rainbow Tours, managed by Justina Casey, initially booked Cruising Broadway for a cruise featuring performances of “Cats.” However, Max’s premature claim of having secured the rights led to complications. To add to the chaos, Justina Casey resorted to deception, posing as gay to secure her job. Despite these setbacks, the SS Ethel Merman embarks on its final tour to Bermuda. However, the journey takes an unexpected turn when the ship becomes lost in the enigmatic Bermuda Triangle. In a bid to maintain a facade of normalcy and comfort for the passengers, Max, the Captain, and their resourceful crew strive to keep the show running using any means necessary. What ensues is a comedic escapade, reminiscent of the iconic “Love Boat,” with surreal twists as Max and the Captain attempt to explain their predicament. Amidst the chaos, the boat’s creative team, led by Nina, a former Ukrainian prima ballerina, ingeniously incorporates the new guests into the entertainment lineup. Meanwhile, romantic entanglements unfold, with Victor Mature providing a distraction for the Captain, and the sultry waitress Shoorah developing feelings for Justina under mistaken assumptions. As news of turmoil in the outside world reaches the ship, passengers and crew alike are faced with a poignant dilemma: whether to embrace their newfound paradise aboard the vessel, dubbed “Boatopia,” or confront the harsh realities awaiting them upon returning home. Ultimately, Cruising Broadway becomes a journey of self-discovery and reinvention for all onboard, prompting them to question if civilization beckons them back or if they are content to permanently escape the chaos of the world they left behind. Step aboard and join the adventure to discover where the voyage of Cruising Broadway leads. cruisingbroadway.com The writing of this musical has just been completed and I’m hoping to get it produced with some development. I really hope that the humour translates and this is why I’d love some preliminary reading to take place as soon as possible.
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Cruising Broadway
Book, Lyrics, Music by Yuri Worontschak
Website: http://www.yuri.theater
Contact Email: yuri@yuri.com.au
Cruising Broadway, a once-flourishing cruise line theater production company, finds itself in dire straits. Max Titus, the owner and show producer, alongside Captain/co-owner Abdul Habib, face the challenge of keeping their business afloat financially.
Rainbow Tours, managed by Justina Casey, initially booked Cruising Broadway for a cruise featuring performances of “Cats.” However, Max’s premature claim of having secured the rights led to complications. To add to the chaos, Justina Casey resorted to deception, posing as gay to secure her job.
Despite these setbacks, the SS Ethel Merman embarks on its final tour to Bermuda. However, the journey takes an unexpected turn when the ship becomes lost in the enigmatic Bermuda Triangle.
In a bid to maintain a facade of normalcy and comfort for the passengers, Max, the Captain, and their resourceful crew strive to keep the show running using any means necessary. What ensues is a comedic escapade, reminiscent of the iconic “Love Boat,” with surreal twists as Max and the Captain attempt to explain their predicament.
Amidst the chaos, the boat’s creative team, led by Nina, a former Ukrainian prima ballerina, ingeniously incorporates the new guests into the entertainment lineup.
Meanwhile, romantic entanglements unfold, with Victor Mature providing a distraction for the Captain, and the sultry waitress Shoorah developing feelings for Justina under mistaken assumptions.
As news of turmoil in the outside world reaches the ship, passengers and crew alike are faced with a poignant dilemma: whether to embrace their newfound paradise aboard the vessel, dubbed “Boatopia,” or confront the harsh realities awaiting them upon returning home.
Ultimately, Cruising Broadway becomes a journey of self-discovery and reinvention for all onboard, prompting them to question if civilization beckons them back or if they are content to permanently escape the chaos of the world they left behind.
Step aboard and join the adventure to discover where the voyage of Cruising Broadway leads.
cruisingbroadway.com
The writing of this musical has just been completed and I’m hoping to get it produced with some development. I really hope that the humour translates and this is why I’d love some preliminary reading to take place as soon as possible.
Yuri Worontschak
Musicals:
Illuminati Lizards from Outer Space_NYMF 2019; Margaret Fulton I Sang for My Supper_Vic Opera 2020 and Australian tour_2021-2; From The Cliff to the Sea_with Brian Rooney (Threepenny Opera), Outer Sink, Bondi High, Surfers.
Film:
Love the Beast_wEric Bana Take Away_wRose Byrne, You and Your Stupid Mate_wNathan Philips), The Mao Game_wKirsty Alley and Piper Laurie, Halifax _wEssie Davis).
Television:
Utopia, Mad as Hell, Big Girls Blouse_wKath and Kim, AFI Awards_wHugh Jackman, Dogstar, Animalia
Score Supervisor:
It Runs in the Family_wMichael and Kirk Douglas, Empire Falls_wPhilip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Newman, Shiner_wMichael Caine, Sydney Olympics Opening, Sydney Para- Olympics Closing, Neighbours, One Night the Moon_wPaul Kelly, Nijinski_wDerek Jacob Record Producer:
Anthony Warlow_Centre Stage and On the Boards, Peter Andre_Give a Little Sign, and Diana Krall_It runs in the Family, Jamie O’Neil
Musical Director:
Jason Donovan, Circus Oz, Tiny Tim, Bea Arthur, Terry Jones, Lenny Henry, Percy Sledge, Jose Feliciano
https://kinesound.my.canva.site/cruisingbroadway