johnny johnson [weill]
[06/2017]
composer | KURT WEILL
playwright | PAUL GREEN
conductor | ANTHONY BARRESE
scenic designer | ERIC LUCHEN
costume designer | SHANNA PHILIPSON
lighting designer | ERIK S. BARRY
photographer | WENDY ALAS
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‘Johnny Johnson’ begins as America, initially standing for peace, enters World War I.
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Although a pacifist, Johnny (Gabe Di Gennaro) enlists in order to win the heart of Minny Belle Tompkins (Katie Galetti).
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As the country moves towards war, elements of a carnival-like atmosphere appear, including a Bearded Lady (Mary Lutz Govertsen).
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Minny Belle’s other suitor Anguish Howington (Joshua Smith) fails a medical exam…
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…as Johnny passes and enters basic training.
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On arrival in Europe, the idea of war-as-a-carnival is in full force.
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An English sergeant (Jonathan Zeng) sings a lively number in praise of tea.
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Minny Belle appears to Johnny in a nightmare.
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After being wounded in battle, Johnny is taken to hospital and seduced by a French Nurse (Teaira Burge).
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Johnny escapes and convinces the Allied generals to stop the war…
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…with the help of some music and some laughing gas.
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Johnny’s plan to stop the war fails, as soldiers are killed around him like ducks in a carnival shooting gallery.
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On returning to America, Johnny is sent to a quack psychiatrist (Max Seifert).
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At the end of the play, Johnny receives light from the Statue of Liberty and vows to continue to work toward peace.