Beardo
Drama Desk Award Nominated
"A louche, lewd and assertively weird fantasia on the life of Rasputin… Ellie Heyman approaches the material with gusto, conjuring visual and sonic surprises." — Alexis Soloski, New York Times
"Near brilliant… a star-making turn… pure pleasure." — The Daily Beast
Pipeline Theater
A Russian indie rock musical exploding the mad inner workings of Rasputin — the infamous mystic who sexed his way to the fall of the Russian monarchy.
Book and Lyrics by Jason Craig
Music by Dave Malloy
Directed by Ellie Heyman
Featuring: Damon Daunno, Rolls Andre, Willy Appelman, Brian Bock, Alex Christine Highsmith, Ben Langhorst, Liz Leimkuhler, Shaye Troha
Music Direction: Ian Axness
Scenic Design: Carolyn Mraz
Costume Design: Katja Andreiev
Lighting Design: Mary Ellen Stebbins
Sound Design: Dan Moses Schreier & Joshua Reid
Prop Design: Jess Adams
Choreography: Kuperman Brothers
Magic Consultant: Vinny DePonto
Producer: Natalie Gershtein
Production Stage Manager: Kristy Bodall
Photography: Suzi Sadler