Celebrate Conch Republic Independence with the hysterical, historical and mostly true tale of the birth of the Conch Republic.
Fringe Theater will present the concert version of “Conch Republic the Musical” April 21- 24 at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St.
Don’t know the story of how the Conch Republic was born? Even more reason to see this fast-paced re-telling of how Key West was saved from the very real financial fall-out of the federal government’s warrantless searches “at the top of the stretch” in the spring of 1982. Already seen the show? No worries. No two shows are ever alike, so don’t miss this year’s show, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Conch Republic.
Five actors perform 21 roles required to tell this larger-than-life story of Key West’s secession from the nation. The cast includes Zach Franchini, Ray West, Wilhelmina Lopez Martin and Trey Forsyth. Wayne LaRue Smith makes his Fringe debut and returns to the theater stage after more than 40 years. Gayla Morgan, the show’s composer and lyricist, is musical director and pianist.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the much-awaited reopening of the Little Room Jazz Club,” said Rebecca Tomlinson, Fringe’s managing artistic director. “And just as thrilled to have composer Gayla play the show, and playwright Monnie King in the house for the run. It really is a very special anniversary edition of the show.”
The show runs April 21-24 at 7 p.m. with a special 5 p.m. show on Friday, April 23. General admission tickets are $35 and reserved tickets are $50. Tickets are available in advance by calling 305-731-0581 or at fringetheater.org. For more information about the Conch Republic Independence events, go to conchrepublic.com.
