Wesleyan Theatre Works is presenting “Disaster!,” a jukebox musical comedy with four performances this week. Earthquakes, tidal waves, piranhas, infernos, and the songs of the ’70s will take center stage in this comedic homage to classic disaster films.
Performances are at 7 p.m. on March 21, 22, and 23, and at 2 p.m. on March 24 at — all in the Kentucky Wesleyan College Wells Activity Center. Tickets are available here.
The comedy was originally created by Seth Rudetsky and written by Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick.
Producer Nate Gross is KWC’s theatre professor and director of the Theatre Program.
“You will know all these songs,” Gross said. “Come and laugh and tap along.”
Director Turner Vaughn said, “Every song moves the plot forward and includes many fan favorites including ‘Hooked on a Feeling’ by Blue Suede, ‘Hot Stuff’ by Donna Summer, and ‘Saturday Night’ by Bay City Rollers. This show features the largest group of students in recent years with 11 leads.”
Student actor Alexis Smithhart had dual roles in the musical.
“Playing twins Ben and Lisa has been challenging, and I have learned to open up and be my characters,” she said. “I can’t wait to share with the audiences.”
Actor Andy Burke added, “The music reminds me of singalong sessions with my parents when I was a kid! Now I get to perform those same songs with an amazing cast and crew in this hilarious disaster.”
The event is sponsored by Murphy’s Sewing and Vacuum.
