Marilyn
Caserta
Book by Cary Gitter
Lyrics by Neil Berg & Cary Gitter
Music by Neil Berg
Conceived and Directed by Joe Brancato
With Marilyn Caserta, Diana DiMarzio, Rory Max Kaplan, Lauren Singerman, and Max Wolkowitz
Angie Mastrantoni has a lot going on: her own art gallery, a new apartment, but not much time for romance... until her divorced Orthodox Jewish neighbor, Seth, unexpectedly knocks on her door.
A sparkling new musical about big-city life and the possibility of finding love when you least expect it – maybe even right down the hall.
Joe Brancato, Artistic Director | Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director
Penguin Rep Theatre was founded in 1977 with the aim of establishing Rockland County's first year-round nonprofit professional theatre. Penguin's mission is to promote new voices and produce new works for the stage, to nurture and develop emerging talent, and to reach new audiences. Integral to Penguin's mission is the development and sharing of enduring stories that offer a wide canvas of emotions, with an emphasis on those that raise awareness of injustice, promote conversation, and offer chances to connect with universal hopes, challenges and dreams.
Read more at: www.penguinrep.org
"A thoroughly engaging vest-pocket musical."
"Strong performers who create convincing, heartfelt relationships and move comfortably in and out of the musical interludes."
"Mr. Brancato directed the show with his usual showman’s instinct for brisk pacing and concise storytelling."
"Mr. Gitter’s book accents the budding romance between Angie and Seth with cultural touchstones." – BroadwayWorld
"An engaging cast of five…embodies the familiar ethnic, religious, generational, and social types with purpose, humor, and angst" – DC Theater Arts
"A thoughtful and tuneful musical"
"If you’re looking for a little romance, a little food for thought, and an enjoyable excursion on a sultry summer night, have I got a 'Girl' for you!" – Cititour
"A quirky, heartwarming romantic comedy"
"The story is sweet, the direction shows off this extremely talented cast and you will leave the theatre feeling a little lighter." – Times Square Chronicles
"Definitely worth seeing!" – Algemeiner
"A winning evening... the very definition of light entertainment" – Lighting and Sound America
"Extremely heartwarming"
"A magical tale that's both traditional and fresh, and [Berg’s] melodies never cease to touch the heart." – Talkin' Broadway
"The Sabbath Girl offers an intriguing situation, characters you root for almost from the beginning, a score quite enjoyable and a cast that gives it their all. This one is a winner." – The Epoch Times
"The commitment of the musical's five-person cast elevates the material to heart-stirring heights." – Garden State Journal
"A must-see production for our times"
"A universally appealing production that is sure to enchant audiences." – New York Jewish Travel Guide
"A clever, often sweet show"
"A wonderful cast, especially Caserta (blessed with a great set of pipes) and Wolkowitz who click" – TheaterScene