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Lesli Margherita, Emily Padgett, and More Set for Readings of Dangerous

The new musical is being directed by Denis Jones.

Emily Padgett will take part in a reading of the new musical Dangerous.
Emily Padgett will take part in a reading of the new musical Dangerous.
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Casting is announced for three events surrounding the new musical Dangerous, set to take place at 8pm on Monday, March 19, as well as on Thursday, April 5. Denis Jones directs, with musical supervision by Phil Reno.

The March 19 event at the National Arts Club will feature a concert of the show's songs, written by John C. Introcaso (book, music, lyrics) and Michael Colby (lyrics). Two staged readings will take place at 11am and 3pm at the Tony Kiser Theater on April 5.

The cast of the April 5 readings will be George Abud, Brandon Andrus, Michael Brian Dunn, Benjamin Eakeley, Scott Richard Foster, Trisha Jeffrey, Eddie Korbich, Storm Lineberger, Lesli Margherita, Michael McCormick, Martin Milnes, N'Kenge, Emily Padgett, James Rana, Sarah Jane Shanks, Ryan Silverman, Madison Stratton, and Price Waldman.

Dangerous tells the story of a gangster who finds himself on a critical mission, with enemies hot on his heels and detectives on the case. To RSVP for the National Arts Club concert only, please email theatre@thenationalartsclub.org. To inquire about seating for the industry readings, please email dangerousrsvp@gmail.com.