Tickets are on sale for Campanile Productions’ next show, “Young Frankenstein,” Oct. 19-23 at the Alhambra Theatre.
The musical production is an adaptation of Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy film that starred Gene Wilder as the grandson of the infamous scientist in Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel “Frankenstein.” The musical stage version of Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” had its first run in 2007 on Broadway.
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The show is rated PG-13, which Campanile took into consideration when casting local talent for the Hopkinsville production. It features adult humor and language.
Campanile’s website describes the show:
“Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. ‘It’s alive!’ he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.”
Ticketed shows are slated at 7 p.m. Oct. 19, 20 and 21, and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Prices range from $15 to $25. A $5 discount with the code “Early Bird” is available online through Sept. 17. Patrons may also attend a dress rehearsal with “pay what you like” admission on Oct. 18.
Jennifer P. Brown is co-founder, publisher and editor of Hoptown Chronicle. You can reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org. Brown was a reporter and editor at the Kentucky New Era, where she worked for 30 years. She is a co-chair of the national advisory board to the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, governing board past president for the Kentucky Historical Society, and co-founder of the Kentucky Open Government Coalition. She serves on the Hopkinsville History Foundation's board.
