Little Shop of Horrors at Theatre 55

The 1982 Off-Broadway Hit, Little Shop of Horrors, is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman in the style of early 1960s Motown, and includes several well-known tunes including, “Little Shop of Horrors”, "Skid Row (Downtown)", "Somewhere That's Green", and "Suddenly, Seymour".

Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names “Audrey II” after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for HUMAN BLOOD.

As Audrey II grows bigger and meaner, the carnivorous plant promises limitless fame and fortune to Seymour, as long as he continues providing a fresh supply of blood. Just when it’s too late, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s extra-terrestrial origins and her true drive for world-domination.

Theatre 55 continues its work of reinterpreting musical works through the lens of age and aging with this production of Little Shop of Horrors and a cast of actors 55 and up. If you saw RENT, ROCKY HORROR, or HAIR, you know how very powerful—and fun—this will be!

“This complex musical is a critique of capitalism and the idea that meritocracy is a myth. And specifically for the 55+ community is in opposition of what we’ve all learned.”, says Richard Hitchler, Director. 

Authors

• Alan Menken
• Charles Griffith
• Howard Ashman
• Roger Corman