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Calling all KatesOpening Date: Feb 21, 2020
Closing Date: March 14, 2020 Air date: March, 2020 Medium: online Where to watch: not available |
Stage Production Notes
Described as "a world in which Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt moves in with the Gilmore Girls,” Calling All Kates is loosely based on a true story. Mark is unceremoniously dumped by his fiancé Kate, but he has already paid for a non-refundable honeymoon around the world. Instead of wasting the trip, Mark seeks out another woman with the same name as his ex-fiancé, and together they embark on a wacky journey around the world.
Chad Rabinovitz, director of the Adirondack Theatre Festival, discovered the story on Reddit, and after receiving a grant from New York State Council on the Arts, commissioned playwright Emily Goodson and composer/lyricist Jeremy Schonfeld to write the musical.
Calling all Kates premiered in 2017 at the Bloomington Playwrights Project in Bloomington, Indiana. The production starred Mike Nappi (Mark) and Emily Crowley (Kate), with music director Benjamin Aaron Smith, who also played several characters. David Wade provided scenic design.
Reviewer George Walker stated the musical was “warmly realized.”
The musical received further development, and under the direction of Chad Rabinovitz, was performed at the Adirondack Theatre Festival in Glens Falls, New York in 2019. The cast was expanded to 5 people, and featured Joshua Isreal (Mark) Zoe Jensen (Kate), David Rowen (Narrator) Mac Myles (Matty), and Hannah Berggren (Alice).
Reviewer Kathleen Phalen-Tomaselli described the show as "sweet, zany, magical and sometimes heart-tugging” and a “delightful respite from meanness."
Calling All Kates opened at the Prima Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on February 21, 2020. The new production was directed by Nathan Mittleman, and featured Caleb Novell (Mark), Lindsay Webster (Kate), Nicole Stacie (Narrator), Mikey LoBalsamo (Mateo), and Rachel Wolin (Alice).
The musical was the first fully staged production of a new musical at the Prima Theatre.
Lancaster Online’s Jane Holahan described the musical as “delightfully fluffy,” and a good night out for an “escape and some fun humor”.
Described as "a world in which Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt moves in with the Gilmore Girls,” Calling All Kates is loosely based on a true story. Mark is unceremoniously dumped by his fiancé Kate, but he has already paid for a non-refundable honeymoon around the world. Instead of wasting the trip, Mark seeks out another woman with the same name as his ex-fiancé, and together they embark on a wacky journey around the world.
Chad Rabinovitz, director of the Adirondack Theatre Festival, discovered the story on Reddit, and after receiving a grant from New York State Council on the Arts, commissioned playwright Emily Goodson and composer/lyricist Jeremy Schonfeld to write the musical.
Calling all Kates premiered in 2017 at the Bloomington Playwrights Project in Bloomington, Indiana. The production starred Mike Nappi (Mark) and Emily Crowley (Kate), with music director Benjamin Aaron Smith, who also played several characters. David Wade provided scenic design.
Reviewer George Walker stated the musical was “warmly realized.”
The musical received further development, and under the direction of Chad Rabinovitz, was performed at the Adirondack Theatre Festival in Glens Falls, New York in 2019. The cast was expanded to 5 people, and featured Joshua Isreal (Mark) Zoe Jensen (Kate), David Rowen (Narrator) Mac Myles (Matty), and Hannah Berggren (Alice).
Reviewer Kathleen Phalen-Tomaselli described the show as "sweet, zany, magical and sometimes heart-tugging” and a “delightful respite from meanness."
Calling All Kates opened at the Prima Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on February 21, 2020. The new production was directed by Nathan Mittleman, and featured Caleb Novell (Mark), Lindsay Webster (Kate), Nicole Stacie (Narrator), Mikey LoBalsamo (Mateo), and Rachel Wolin (Alice).
The musical was the first fully staged production of a new musical at the Prima Theatre.
Lancaster Online’s Jane Holahan described the musical as “delightfully fluffy,” and a good night out for an “escape and some fun humor”.
Filmed Production Notes
Calling All Kates was filmed during its run at Prima, Lancaster in March 2020.
In response to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Prima launched “Prima at Home,” allowing viewers to purchase tickets to view a range of concert presentations and two musicals, including Calling all Kates and a 90-minute production of Jekyll and Hyde.
Calling all Kates was available to view for a $10US minimum donation at the Prima website. The production was also available via TodayTix for $15US until June 1, 2020.
Calling All Kates is not currently available to view.
Calling All Kates was filmed during its run at Prima, Lancaster in March 2020.
In response to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Prima launched “Prima at Home,” allowing viewers to purchase tickets to view a range of concert presentations and two musicals, including Calling all Kates and a 90-minute production of Jekyll and Hyde.
Calling all Kates was available to view for a $10US minimum donation at the Prima website. The production was also available via TodayTix for $15US until June 1, 2020.
Calling All Kates is not currently available to view.
Calling all Kates PRODUCTION CREDITS
Theatre: Prima Theatre (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
Producer: Mitch Nugent
Book: Emily Goodson
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Schonfeld
Director: Nathan Mittleman
Musical Director: Paulino Contreras
Scenic Design: Shane Cinal
Costume Design: Diana Nugent
Lighting Design: Tim Moser
Sound Design: Dan Meyer
Stage Manager: Christen Cain
Cast:
Caleb Novell (Mark), Lindsay Webster (Kate), Nicole Stacie (Narrator), Mikey LoBalsamo (Mateo), Rachel Wolin (Alice)
Theatre: Prima Theatre (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
Producer: Mitch Nugent
Book: Emily Goodson
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Schonfeld
Director: Nathan Mittleman
Musical Director: Paulino Contreras
Scenic Design: Shane Cinal
Costume Design: Diana Nugent
Lighting Design: Tim Moser
Sound Design: Dan Meyer
Stage Manager: Christen Cain
Cast:
Caleb Novell (Mark), Lindsay Webster (Kate), Nicole Stacie (Narrator), Mikey LoBalsamo (Mateo), Rachel Wolin (Alice)
Sources
Articles
- BWW News Desk, "Photo Flash: First Look at CALLING ALL KATES at Prima Theatre,” Broadway World (Feb 20, 2020)
- Jessica Crowe, "BWW Feature: CALLING ALL KATES at Prima Theatre,” Broadway World (Feb 7, 2020)
- Jane Holahan, "'Calling All Kates,' based on a true story, opens Friday at Prima,” Lancaster Online (Feb 20, 2020)
- Jane Holahan, "Review: Plenty of charm in Prima's 'Calling All Kates’,” Lancaster Online (Feb 24, 2020)
- Kate Phalen-Tomaselli, "Review: 'Calling All Kates' is a vacation from meanness,” The Post Star, (June 17, 2019)
- Unknown, "Why You’ll Love Calling All Kates,” Fig Magazine (Feb 21, 2020)
- George Walker, "Calling All Kates: A Bumpy Ride To The Glide,” Indiana Public Media (April 4, 2017)
Written by Luisa Lyons (April, 2020)