Stop the presses! Broadway comedy ‘Gutenberg! The Musical’ opens July 31 at Millbrook
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MILL HALL -- Millbrook Playhouse continues its 63rd season with the Tony-nominated, Broadway-revived hit "Gutenberg! The Musical!," running July 31 through Aug. 9, in the intimate Poorman Cabaret.
Written by Scott Brown and Anthony King, this uproarious two-man comedy is a high-octane, laugh-out-loud story about big dreams, small budgets and the hilarious lengths two friends will go to in pursuit of success.
In this fast-paced "show-within-a-show," two aspiring playwrights -- Bud Davenport (played by Adam Fox) and Doug Simon (played by Jacob Little) -- perform a high-stakes backers' audition for their ill-advised, splashy new musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. Equipped with zero historical accuracy, an unending supply of enthusiasm, a single piano and a massive collection of labeled trucker hats, the duo plays every single role in their crass epic -- from monks to beef fat trimmers -- hoping one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract.
Returning to direct is veteran director Lawrence Lesher, a frequent Millbrook collaborator who has worked across all 50 states and nearly 40 countries.
Lesher has helmed eight previous Millbrook productions, including last season's sold-out hit "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," "Misery," "Boeing Boeing," "The 39 Steps" and "Rounding Third." Wesley Morgan returns as music director following his work on the season blockbuster "Annie."
Little, who made his triumphant Millbrook debut in "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," returns to take on the role of Doug Simon.
Stepping in to fill the role of Doug's best friend, Bud Davenport, is Millbrook favorite and scene-stealer Adam Fox, last seen in "The Wedding Singer."
Other production and creative staff include: Associate Producer/Lighting Designer Ericka Lee Conklin; Technical Director Cade M. Sikora; Costume Designer Jacob Robertson; Scenic Designer Jonas Hildreth; Props Designer V.C. Deener; and Production Stage Manager/Sound Engineer Kaidyn Rogers.
This season is made possible by the generous support of Nittany Valley Holistic Health, the playhouse's 2026 Marquee Season Partner.
Audiences are invited to arrive early and enjoy a full lineup of pre-show festivities in the Poorman Courtyard at the Stage Right Bar, sponsored by Michael and Rachel Rushmore. Patrons are welcome to bring food to the Poorman Cabaret; no outside beverages are allowed.
The show will run from July 31 to Aug. 9. Shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Other matinees will take place on Sunday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9.
The show runs approximately 100 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. It is recommended for those age 13 and older.
Tickets cost $31 for adults; $28 for seniors/veterans; $22 for students and $16 for youth.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.millbrookplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 570-748-8083, option one.