The Molloy Performing Arts Club starting Thursday will put on Long Island’s first-ever performance of High Fidelity, based on the book by Nick Hornby and movie of the same name starring John Cusack.
The musical tells the story of Rob Gordon, a record store owner who evaluates his life and his past loves through music after his girlfriend leaves him.
“It's a great show with amazing music, so much fun, and a hilarious script,” said Michael Visconti, who stars as Rob and directs. “It’s never been done on the island before, and I don't know if it will ever be done again, so don't miss out on this amazing chance to see it.”
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The show will open in the Hays Theater at Molloy College on Thursday at 8 p.m., with performances on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. The final show is set for Sunday at 7 p.m.
Tickets, which are $10 or half for those with a Molloy ID, are available in the student affairs office or through the club.
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“To direct it was an experience,” Visconti said. “It was an amazing challenge to bring these word to life in my own way.”
Show credits
- Directed by Michael Visconti
- Musically directed by Christopher Russo
- Choreographed by Eliana Lichtman
- Stage managed by Anna Delgado & Anja Jackowski
Cast
- Rob — Michael Visconti
- Laura — Jennifer Slavik
- Barry — Jared Grossman
- Dick — Marc Cubas
- Liz — Catherine Gerbasi
- Anna — Claire Sullivan
- Ian — Julian Maultsby
- Marie — Kelsey Dittmeier
- TMPMITW — Christopher Bargeron
- Bruce Springsteen — Jason Kloos
- Allison — Megan Gaskin
- Penny — Francesca Pisano
- Charlie — Samantha Cheung
- Sarah — Melissa Virdone
- Jackie — Norah Tyburczy
- Guy with Mohawk — Paul Buzzolani
- Girl with Futon — Marjorie Jacobson
- Middle Aged Man — Ben Norton
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