re: Does anyone have information on CLEAVAGE THE MUSICAL?
Jan 26
2013, 03:35:10 AM
Funny that you ask. The original production of Cleavage was the very first theatrical stage production that I ever saw. It is the show that I credit for bringing me into the world of theater, and ultimately my career as a theatrical designer. Cleavage began life in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1979. It was originally written and produced by The Sheffield Ensemble Theater (SET), and it's first performances were at the Saenger Theater Biloxi in 1979.
The show was written by Biloxi native Buddy Sheffield, who later went on to fame by writing for shows like "In Living Color" and "The Edge". The Cast included Terese Gargiulo, David Sheffield and Jay Rogers. I still have, in my possession, the original program from those Biloxi performances.
You can still find Jay Rogers at work in New York in various clubs and most recently at 54 Below back in November 2012. David Sheffield went on to much success as a writer of such screenplays as "The Nutty Professor"(1996) and "Coming To America"(198 . I have had(in my professional career) the pleasure of working with David Sheffield, Therese Gargiulo here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I have also had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Jay Rogers and Buddy Sheffield.
I believe that Cleavage is the most underrated flop to ever open on Broadway. It received a very favorable review in the NY Times the day after it closed in 1982. I have made it one of my life's goals, to produce and direct this show here on the Mississippi Coast.
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