The Richmond Shepard Theatre will present the New York premiere of Captain Crash vs the Zzorgwomen – Chapters 5 & 6 beginning June 20. The production, directed by Shepard, will open on June 28.
Based on the album Flash Fearless vs the Zorg Women Parts 5 & 6, recorded by Alice Cooper, John Entwistle, and others, the stage version, also directed by Shepard, premiered in Los Angeles in 1982. The musical follows the adventures of Captain Crash, his secretary, Dulla, his sidekick, Swede, and The Professor as they attempt to escape the Zzorgs.
The cast will be led by Brandon Schraml as Crash and Laurella Clear as Dulla, with with Alex Kafarakis, Ashton Crosby, Maggie Ronck, Sarah McShane, Kyle Payne, Jessica Payne, Kaylin Clinton, JoJo Ginn, Sara Jecko and Katy Irwin. The design team includes Justine Rivera (costumes), Brett Maughan (lighting), and Samm Vella (sound).