What are People Saying About it?
 

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Key Quotes:

 "The next Rocky Horror show"
- The New York Times

"Evil Dead: The Musical is a deliciously campy romp"
- The Miami Herald

"You won’t find a better night out than at this hilarious cult musical"
- Examiner.com

"Evil Dead' musical bloody good"
- Sun Media

"Evil Dead: The Musical? Groovy."
- Entertainment Weekly
 

Who is the Creative Team?
 

 GEORGE REINBLATT (Book & Lyrics / Music)

 Toronto’s own George Reinblatt is quickly establishing himself as one of this country’s hottest comedy writers. Over the past few years, George has written for the likes of John Cleese, Tina Fey, William Shatner, Kelly Ripa, Jason Alexander, Howie Mandel, George Lopez, Jim Belushi, Tom Arnold, Tim Allen, Dame Edna, Craig Ferguson, and many more comedic greats at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. George has also written for television programs such as Canada’s Walk of Fame and Rick Mercer’s Monday Report. Evil Dead: the Musical is George’s first stage production.

FRANK CIPOLLA (Music/ Music Production & Music Supervision)

Frank has performed percussion, keyboards & electric bass for more than 15 years while concurrently studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music program. He recently music directed/arranged York University’s Mock Trial Law School Revue and Queen’s Players Toronto’s The Apprentice Bride. Frank’s passion for performing has translated into a talent for arts management. He holds an M.B.A. in Arts & Media Management and has been the General Manager of numerous arts organizations. Frank would like to thank Anne-Katherine Dionne for her musical wisdom and guidance over the years. This is Frank’s first musical.

MELISSA MORRIS (Music)

Melissa is a graduate of Queen’s University with a double major in both Music and Theatre. Evil Dead: the Musical is her second musical production, also having composed a musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. She is also an actor and singer, performing in Ontario and internationally. Melissa also loves teaching and inspiring young people to perform.

CHRISTOPHER BOND (Original Director, Music, Additional Lyrics)

He has been developing and directing Evil Dead with his partners since 2002, including the show’s US debut Off-Broadway (nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Musical) and its triumphant return to Canada at the Diesel Playhouse (Winner of the 2007 Dora Mavor Moore Audience Choice Award) which also received a Dora nomination for Outstanding Direction of a Musical. Christopher was also a cast member of Tony & Tina’s Wedding at Second City Toronto and directed the horror spectacle FearFest at Paramount’s Canada’s Wonderland. Thanks to a great cast and crew for making the 6th time so groovy.