The Abbey Theater of Dublin has got you covered this August with a duo of dynamic musicals. On tap is a youth-driven version of the award-winning "Hadestown" alongside the gut-busting regional premiere of "Gutenberg! The Musical!".
The "Hadestown: Teen Edition" is a reimagined performance featuring a cast of local youth actors. Packed with American folk and New Orleans jazz, the show brings to the stage a compelling mix of love, sacrifice, and that eternal dance between hope and despair - themes as old as time, but as fresh as the faces bringing them to life. According to the City of Dublin, a post on the Abbey Theater's website, tickets are going for $20 a pop.
Then, there's "Gutenberg! The Musical!", a two-man farce that's short on accuracy but long on laughs. A hat 's-off performance, this comedic gem offers a behind-the-scenes look at the desperate drive for Broadway fame. You can catch it for $25, but make sure to snag your tickets fast. It’s not every day two aspiring playwrights (armed with exuberance and a ridiculous number of hats) lay it all on the line for the chance at theater glory.
Abbey Theater's Supervisor Joe Bishara is pulling double duty, producing and directing "Hadestown: Teen Edition" and stepping into the onstage antics of "Gutenberg!" as Doug Simon. With a hefty resume that includes more than 300 theatrical productions, it's clear Bishara has the chops to lead such diverse and lively performances. As he told the Abbey Theater's news page, as detailed by the City of Dublin, he's thrilled to present the Dublin premiere of "Hadestown: Teen Edition" and is confident that fans of sharp satire and comedy will adore "Gutenberg!".
If the sounds of jazz-infused folk or the allure of comedic theater tickles your fancy, head over to the Abbey Theater's website for the full rundown on showtimes and ticket information. Just a stone's throw away at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, these fresh and energetic productions are just the thing if you’re looking to add a dash of culture and humor to your August agenda.
