Inspired by the Academy Award-winning Gore-a-palooza, The Substance: The Parody Goo-sical is the deliriously raucous musical event set to splatter 42nd Street this Halloween season with blood, gore, and sparkle—Elisabeth Sparkle, that is.
Featuring an all-star lineup of Broadway divas and off-Broadway comedy clowns, and injected with surprise guests every night, The Substance features a score of beloved Broadway hits in a hilariously horrifying new context.
Written by Drama Desk Nominee Jonathan Hogue (Stranger Sings), Billy Recce (Five: The Parody Musical) and Jaime Lyn Beatty (Starkid), directed by Sam LaFrage (Slam Frank), and produced by Rogue Party, this queer Halloween treat gleefully blends absurdity, divas belting their beautiful young faces off and Monstro Elizasue live and in person in a 60-minute spectacle that’ll have you pulling out your teeth, throwing snow globes at the wall, and wondering just when Demi Moore is gonna storm in with a Cease-and-Desist.
Venue: The Laurie Beechman Theatre (at the West Bank Cafe), 407 W 42 St, NYC
Perf Schedule (4 performances only): Fri 10/24 9:30pm, Mon 10/27 7pm, Tue 10/28 9:30pm, Wed 10/29 9:30pm
Run Time: tba
Age Recommendation: Age 13+
Genres: Musical, Comedy, Cabaret, LGBTQ+
Warnings: Possible haze and strobe
Additional: There is an additional $25 food/beverage minimum per guest