On this episode we welcome Joe Iconis and Christopher Ashley, whose show “The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical” is at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va., until July 13.
Joe wrote the music and lyrics, and co-wrote the book with Gregory S. Moss. Christopher directed, as he did at the La Jolla Playhouse premiere a couple of years ago. They’re going to talk about the show’s loooooong gestation, why it’s unauthorized, and of course why the king of gonzo journalism is a great subject for a musical.
Both Joe and Christopher are likely to be familiar to our listeners. Joe wrote the scores for “Be More Chill” (which is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a big bash at Two River Theater this summer!) “Broadway Bounty Hunter” and “Love in Hate Nation.” Christopher has directed Broadway hits like “Come From Away,” “Memphis” and Elisabeth’s beloved “Xanadu.” He is about to leave his job as La Jolla artistic director to take on similar duties at the Roundabout Theater Company in New York.
Joe almost lost it when he discussed what happened in this video shot at Thompson’s house in Colorado. Check it out!
Thanks to Christian Huygen for our theme music.
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