1950s B-movie Sci-Fi-inspired horror comedy musical, by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Based on the black & white low budget movie by Roger Corman.
Made into a movie musical in 1986
Off-Off-Broadway: WPA Theatre (May 6 – June 6 1982)
Off-Broadway: Orpheum Theatre (Opened July 27 1982, closed November 1 1987 after 2209 performances)
Producers: WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization
Video of concert performance celebrating Cameron Mackintosh’s legacy as producer:
London: Comedy Theatre (Previews October 4 1983, Opened October 12 1983, closed October 5 1985) starring Ellen Greene, directed by Howard Ashman, produced by Cameron Mackintosh
Sound by Martin Levan, using the first CADAC desk built for theatre use.
1986 Movie Trailer (directed by Frank Oz)
Keywords: little shop horrors