STEALING MONA LISA
THE MUSICAL
Our Acting Training
evening sponsored courtesy of producer Eric Krebs
It's 1911. Fingerprinting has just been invented. Movies haven't. The Mona Lisa is missing. People are painting copies as the search continues. Who took the Mona Lisa? Where is she?
Based on the true story of possibly the biggest art heist in history, Stealing Mona Lisa debuted at Theater for the New City to sold out houses and positive audience and reviewer reaction. People from all over the world saw and loved the show. Some returned twice to see Mona Lisa and history come to life.
Mona Lisa is back for a one-night-only Off Broadway workshop presentation for investors, directors, producers and limited audience Thurs Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at Theater 555, 555 W. 42nd St.
Be there as history is - remade. A fun musical with a great story and songs. Not to be missed. For info. or to request reservations, contact stealingmonalisathemusical@gmail.com
555 W. 42nd St.
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One Night. Off Broadway. Free.
made possible by a gift of producer Eric Krebs
"Captures the period's milieu, has an engaging plot and affectionately drawn characters, crafty lyrics, jaunty accomplished music, joyous."
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This is a one-night only presentation - and it's free. People from around the country have seen and loved Stealing Mona Lisa. Some have already seen the show twice at Theater for the New City. We're presenting a one-night workshop and investor's showcase free Off Broadway. Potential investors are welcome, but we're also providing complimentary tickets to others based on availability.
We have a limited number of seats and anticipate greater demand. If you're an industry professional - producer, investor or otherwise interested in seeing the show to possibly present - let us know. And even if you're not, but would like to see the show, let us know. Email StealingMonaLisathemusical@gmail.com with a request for tickets. We'll reply and let you know if we can accommodate your request.
"The cast is outstanding. This musical has the potential to go to Off Broadway . I hope it does." Theatrechitchat
About
Our Team
Stealing Mona Lisa started with a post by a writer looking for a composer. Claude Solnik, playwright in residence at Theater for the New City, wanted to write a musical about the theft. He posted an announcement. Many people were interested in working on the project. He and Gary Edwards, a composer in Idaho, teamed.
They then brought in Jack Ligenza to direct, Ali Walensky as stage manager, Camila Grunberg and Katie Michelle Stahl to do choreography and Everett Clark for costumes. Tristan Cano signed on as musical director and pianist, while Robert Long helped teach songs. Cano would essentially improvise the show each night, based on the basic music. Casting began, resulting in a talented, committed group who believed in the show. What happened was magic in Manhattan. After finishing its run at Theater for the New City, Stealing Mona Lisa is being presented one show only Off Broadway at Theateer555, a beautiful theater in the theater district.
CAST
Vincenzo - Steven J. Harris
Homelle - Josh Bernard-Kriegl
Leah - Sid Parker
Mona Lisa - Tori Jewell
Labrielle - Emily Doran
Lepine - Emily Cohen
Ruffina - Teal French-Levine
Alfreda - Molly Loveless
Prosecutor - Clark Mantilla
BEHIND THE SCENES
Gary Edwards- Composer
Claude Solnik- Book/Lyrics
Jack Ligenza - Director
Tristan Cano – Music Director
Ali Walensky- Stage Manager, Lights
Robert Long – Additonal Song instruction
Everett Clark – Costumes
Camila Grunberg- Choreographer
Katie Michelle Stahl- Associate Choreographer/Intimacy Coordinator
It’s 1911 and the Mona Lisa is missing! “Stealing Mona Lisa” is a new musical based on the true story of the theft of this famous painting from the Louvre. Well known at the time, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa suddenly became a mystery and a celebrity. Who took Mona Lisa and why? A great cast brings “Stealing Mona Lisa” to the stage in a musical where the Mona Lisa herself comes to life. A musical rooted in art, history and an amazing story that shook the art world, this show will take you on a voyage to France and Italy. Where was Mona Lisa, why was the painting taken and how was she recovered and returned to Paris on Dec. 31, 1913? A great story, great music, great cast, great musical, great show and a great time. Don’t miss “Stealing Mona Lisa!”
Testimonials
Here are a few testimonials from audience members to the initial run of Mona Lisa.
Dwayne
“It's absolutely terrific. It's my second time here. Had to come again.”
SAM
“I just saw Stealing Mona Lisa. It was amazing. And I really recommend it.”
SHEP
“The music is absolutely amazing. The piano player is fantastic. The actors are full of spirit.”
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LOLA
“Highly entertaining. Lots of fun."
ANTHONY
“It was an amazing show, very fast paced, never a dull moment.”
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Testimonials
Here are a few testimonials from audience members at the initial run of Mona Lisa at Theater for the New City.
Yotam
"Really enjoyed the actress who played the Mona Lisa. She brought a great vividness to the role."
Happy New Year from Stealing Mona Lisa
Since the Mona Lisa is on display in the Louvre, it's fairly save to say the painting eventually was recovered. But you may not know it/she was returned Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve) of 1913. Another reason to celebrate!