Additional casting has been revealed for the upcoming world premiere of The Ghost of John McCain at SoHo Playhouse. Performances begin September 3 at the Off-Broadway theatre, with an official opening September 24. The limited engagement will run through November 10.
New to the cast are Jason Tam as John McCain, Luke Kolbe Mannikus as Donald Trump, and Aaron Michael Ray as Donald Trump's Brain. They join the previously announced Zonya Love (The Color Purple) as Kamala Harris. Additional casting will be announced at a later date. Casting is by Jason Thinger, CSA.
Featuring a book by Scott Elmegreen and a score and lyrics by Drew Fornarola, the work is a psychological exploration of power, rivalry, and the human condition. When the late solider-turned-senator awakens in the afterlife, he finds himself trapped inside the mind of President Donald Trump, alongside a quasi-Greek Chorus of other public figures, including Hillary Clinton, Roy Cohn, Eva Perón, Teddy Roosevelt, Robert Jordan, and Lindsey Graham. In order to escape, the motley crew is forced to engage in a high-stakes debate over life, legacy, and "American values." Catie Davis will direct.
The production features choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt, with additional creative team members to be announced.
The musical previously had an NYC reading in January, with Ken Marks as John McCain, Hudson Loverro as Donald Trump, Major Attaway as Donald Trump’s brain, Ann Harada as Karen, Andrew Polk as Lindsey Graham, and Angie Schworer as Hillary Clinton.
The Ghost of John McCain is produced by Quixote Productions and Max Fose.
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