Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Joseph Papp Public Theater
Newman Theater
Previews Began: March 23, 2010
Opening Night: April 6, 2010
Closing Night: June 27, 2010
Music: Michael Friedman
Lyrics: Michael Friedman
Book: Alex Timbers
A mix of historical fact and invention, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson uses the story of America’s controversial seventh president to investigate the attraction and terrors of American populism, using a blend of outrageous comedy, anarchic theatricality and infectious emo rock.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Populism, Yea, Yea!………………………………….Company
I’m Not That Guy……………………………Andrew Jackson
Illness As Metaphor……………………….Andrew Jackson,
Rachel Jackson,
James Monroe,
Bandleader
I’m So That Guy……………..Andrew Jackson, Company
Ten Little Indians…………………………….Female Soloist,
Female Ensemble
The Corrupt Bargain……………………Female Ensemble,
Henry Clay,
John C. Calhoun,
John Quincy Adams
Rock Star……Male Soloist, Andrew Jackson, Company
The Great Compromise……………………Rachel Jackson
Public Life……………………..Andrew Jackson, Company
Crisis Averted……………………Male Soloist, Bandleader
The Saddest Song…………..Andrew Jackson, Company
Second Nature………………………………………Bandleader
The Hunters of Kentucky………Bandleader, Company
CAST
OPENING NIGHT
Benjamin Walker Andrew Jackson
Colleen Werthmann The Storyteller
James Barry Male Soloist
Citizen
Phil
Michael Dunn John C. Calhoun
Andrew Jackson, Sr.
Greg Hildreth Red Eagle
University President
Jeff Hiller John Quincy Adams
Cobbler
Messenger
Tour Guide
Florida Man
Lucas Near-Verbrugghe Martin Van Buren
Keokuk
River Aguirre Lyncoya
Michael Crane Henry Clay
Black Fox
Nadia Quinn Female Ensemble
Toula
Maria Elena Ramirez Rachel
Florida Woman
Kate Cullen Roberts Elizabeth
Erica
Ben Steinfeld James Monroe
Emily Young Female Soloist
Announcer
Naomi
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