The Fig Leaves Are Falling

A MUSICAL COMEDY

Book and Lyrics by ALLAN SHERMAN
Music by ALBERT HAGUE
Revised and Directed by BEN WEST
Choreography by RICHARD J. HINDS
Musical Supervision by ANDREW GRAHAM
Musical Direction by BENET BRAUN

Starring
Natalie Venetia Belcon     Karen Hyland
Nathan Keen     Antuan Raimone
Jonathan Rayson     Morgan Rose
Matt Walton     Morgan Weed

THE CONNELLY THEATRE

220 East 4th Street, New York City

The Fig Leaves Are Falling is a swinging '60s satire of suburban life, love and infidelity. Variety show meets vaudeville in this lively entertainment following Harry Stone, his devoted wife and the sizzling secretary who turns their marriage upside down!

Written by Grammy Award winner Allan Sherman (Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh) and Tony Award winner Albert Hague (Redhead, Plain and Fancy), this new production is directed by Ben West (Make Mine Manhattan, How Now, Dow Jones) with choreography by Richard J. Hinds (Newsies and High School Musical associate), musical supervision and arrangements by Andrew Graham (Avenue Q), musical direction by Benet Braun, lighting design by Joe Hodge (Perfect Crime, Make Mine Manhattan) and costume design by Barrymore Award nominee Janine Marie McCabe (Waiting for the Moon).

This swinging new production of the 1969 musical comedy refocuses the original story by employing a smaller cast of eight actors, three new musical numbers and previously discarded dialogue and lyrics. Fig Leaves is performed without an intermission.

TDF STAGES	Flop Musical? Not with a New Book and Cast
BROADWAY WORLD	BWW Interviews: Jonathan Rayson
KRITZERLAND	The Fig Leaves Are Falling Will Rise Again
CLYDE FITCH REPORT	Ben West Raises His Falling Fig Leaves
PLAYBILL	Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jonathan Rayson, Matt Walton and More Set for The Fig Leaves Are Falling
BROADWAY WORLD	Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jonathan Rayson, Morgan Weed and More Lead UMC's The Fig Leaves Are Falling
BROADWAY WORLD	UnsungMusicalsCo. to Present The Fig Leaves Are Falling Off-Broadway

“Presented as a tale told on a 1960s variety show, Fig Leaves is a crisp production with exceptional singing and smart, smooth choreography! The high-quality production values and cast, especially Jonathan Rayson, provide satisfying moments in this 1969 musical about the strains of infidelity!”

-Daniel M. Gold, The New York Times

“A very good time! Terrific direction, accomplished and extensive choreography and good songs! Morgan Weed is sensational!”

-Peter Filichia, BroadwayStars

“Fig Leaves has been brought back with obvious affection! This reimagined production has a talented cast, nifty choreography and some Mad Men-era kitsch appeal!”

-Michael Musto, The Village Voice

“Fig Leaves is clever and entertaining with a vaudeville feel and saucy little numbers that snake around the stage! Allan Sherman's tight, deft, and smart lyrics deliver a broad wink filled with impeccable wordplay!”

-Rachel Sklar, TheaterMania

“Fig Leaves is perfectly paced and styled with very clever lyrics by Allan Sherman, enjoyable choreography and a fantastic cast!”

-Michael Portantiere, BroadwayStars

“Fig Leaves certainly made me fall! Albert Hague and Allan Sherman's songs feature wonderful ballads and delightful gems! Jonathan Rayson has a wonderful voice! Matt Walton is perfect! Morgan Weed almost steals the show with her radiance! This modified production is a perfect creation of the era of '60s musicals!”

-Suzanna Bowling, Times Square Chronicles