The dates for Night of the Living Dead Live were recently announced and tickets are now on sale. If the event itself wasn't enough to get you excited, it has been revealed that George Romero will be attending on select dates and taking part in a Q&A after the show. There will be a special Q&A featuring George A. Romero following the performance on May 3rd at 7:00pm and Saturday May 4th at 7:00pm.
We've also been told that John Russo and Russ Streiner are expected to be there both days as well. If you're a fan of Night of the Living Dead, and near the Toronto area, it should be worth it to attend for the Q&A alone. Here's more information on the event, including dates and ticket pricing:
"October 1st, 1968, a little independent monster flick called, Night of the Living Dead premiered in the steel town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Produced for a mere $114,000, the film went on to gross more than, $250,000,000 worldwide. It has been translated into 25 different languages and has been playing on the big screen consistently since 1968.
Now, 45 years later, Nictophobia Films is bringing this cinematic masterpiece to the stage in early 2013 like you have never seen before. Just like the film, the stage production will be presented entirely in black and white, from the set design right to the actors. The performance will be audience interactive as live zombies walk through the aisles, making their way to the to the stage keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE will captivate audiences as they experience this classic told in the intimate setting of a live theater. This will bring the viewer closer to the story than ever before, as they are literally sitting in the house with the characters as they fight and kill their way through the marauding ghouls. At the end of the show everyone in the room will know what it feels like to experience a night with the living dead!
The play is being directed by Christopher Bond, the co-creator and co-director of the very successful, EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL. He brings a very unique and experienced vision to the show that is certain to help elevate NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE to the same international success that accompanies the movie."
Night of the Living Dead Live will be taking place at the Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto from April 23rd - May 19th, with ticket prices in the $20 - $50 range. For more information, visit: https://www.artsboxoffice.ca/scripts/max/2000/maxweb.exe?ACTION=ORDER&MAXWEB_127.0.0.1_2213=#DEAD
You can also visit the official website at: http://www.nightofthelivingdeadlive.com/
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