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Danny Gurwin, Peter Paige, et al. to Star in Musical Theatre West’s Little Shop of Horrors

Danny Gurwin
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)
Danny Gurwin
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)

Full casting has been announced for Musical Theatre West’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, to play the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California, July 10-26. Steven Glaudini directs, with musical direction by Daniel Thomas.

Featuring music by Alan Menken with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, the story follows a meek down-and out skid row floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood.

Broadway veteran Danny Gurwin will star as Seymour, with the cast also including Queer as Folk‘s Peter Paige as Orin and Others, Lowe Taylor as Audrey, Stuart Pankin as Mr. Mushnik, Michael Shepperd as the Voice of Audrey II, Kamilah Marshall, Meloney Collins and Fredericka Meek.

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