Kiss of the Spider Woman

Step into a world where fantasy and reality blur in Kiss of the Spider Woman. This Tony Award–winning musical weaves a story of love, fear, and the power of imagination.

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Set in an Argentinian prison, the story follows Molina, a romantic dreamer who escapes the brutality of his confinement through dazzling dreams of his favorite films. His cellmate, Valentin, is a fierce revolutionary whose devotion to his political cause has cost him everything. When the two are thrown together in a cell, an unlikely bond forms, one that challenges both to confront their deepest fears and desires. As tensions rise and alliances shift, the boundaries between truth and illusion unravel in this hauntingly beautiful tale of resistance, passion, and the power of storytelling. Over time, the men begin to connect as Molina shares his fantasies about his favorite film actress, Aurora, who famously portrayed the “Spider Woman” who could kill with a kiss.

The show includes famous Kander and Ebb songs, “Where You Are,” “Gimme Love,” “Anything for Him,” as well as the title song, “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”

Kiss of the Spider Woman takes audiences on a musical journey to Argentina and returns to Rochester for the first time in over ten years, under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson, choreographed by Courtney Arango, featuring a cast of professional performers from across the country. Please note: This production contains mature language, themes, and strobe lighting effects. KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com