The Awesome 80s Prom was an interactive off-Broadway show at Webster Hall described as a "blast-from-the-past party in the style of Tony n' Tina's Wedding and The Donkey Show set at Wanaget High's Senior Prom... in 1989!" It was co-created by Kathy Searle. Prom characters are inspired by 1980s movie favorites from the Captain of the Football Team to the Asian Exchange Student, from the Geek to the sexy Head Cheerleader. Everyone is competing for Prom King and Queen and the audience decides who wins. It is a popular venue for bachelorette parties. The Awesome 80s Prom has played in many U.S. cities, including Chicago, Boston, and Baltimore.
Cast
The original 2004 workshop cast featured Sheila Berzan, Alex Back, Adam Bloom, Anne Bobby, Courtney Balan, Mary Faber, Emily McNamara, Troy Metcalf, Jenna Pace, Amanda Ryan Paige, Mark Shunock, Josh Walden, Noah Weisberg, Brandon Williams, Simon Wong and Fletcher Young, many of whom went on to star in the production when it opened on September 10, 2004. In May 2010, the cast was expanded to feature Dustin Diamond who played Samuel "Screech" Powers in the popular television programSaved by the Bell. Originally scheduled to end in July 2010, his role was extended through August 28, 2010. According to the official website, the show has ceased production. CURRENT CAST: BLAKE WILLIAMS- Chris Cafero MICHAEL JAY- Alex Fast LOUIS FENSTERSPOCK- Zach Scrianka FEUNG SCHWEY- Anderson Lim NICK FENDER- Brandon Marotta WHITLEY WHITAKER- Jessica West Regan KERRIE KOWALSKI- Emily Tarpey MELISSA MARTIN- Lauren Schafler INGA SWANSON- Paige Grimard DICKIE HARRINGTON- Brad Giovanine PRINCIPAL SNELGROVE- Howard Pinhasik MRS. LASCALZO- Andrea Biggs HEATHER #1- Kate Wood Riley HEATHER #2- Joanne Nosuchinsky BEEF- Andy Arena "DJ" JOHNNY HUGUES- Tom McVey
Press and media
"Prom Night in the 80's? It Was, Like, So Totally Rad." -The New York Times "The Awesome 80s Prom isn't just a show - it's an experience."- BestOfOffBroadway.com The Awesome 80s Prom was featured on CBS's The Early Show in 2004.
