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The Musical Version of ‘Young Frankenstein’ Comes to Bay Street

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Sean Bell plays The Monster in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Sean Bell plays The Monster in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Aaron Choi plays Hermit in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Aaron Choi plays Hermit in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Aléna Watters plays Elizabeth Benning in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Aléna Watters plays Elizabeth Benning in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Bradley William Gibbins is an ensemble member in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Bradley William Gibbins is an ensemble member in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Brady Miller is an ensemble member in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Brady Miller is an ensemble member in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Matthew Hydzik plays Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Matthew Hydzik plays Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Kyla Stone plays Inga “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Kyla Stone plays Inga “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

James Romney is Igor in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

James Romney is Igor in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Veanne Cox plays Frau Blücher in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Veanne Cox plays Frau Blücher in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

Savannah Cooper is an ensemble member in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical

Savannah Cooper is an ensemble member in “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical" opening at Bay Street Theater on July 31. COURTESY BAY STREET THEATER

authorStaff Writer on Jul 21, 2024

Bay Street Theater’s third and final production of the 2024 Mainstage season is “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical,” which runs July 31 to August 25.

The show stars Sean Bell as The Monster, Aaron Choi as Hermit, Broadway veteran Veanne Cox as Frau Blücher, Matthew Hydzik as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, James Romney as Igor, Kyla Stone as Inga, Aléna Watters as Elizabeth Benning, and, as the ensemble, Savannah Cooper, Bradley William Gibbins, Brady Miller and Linda Neel. The show is directed and choreographed by the prolific Gerry McIntyre, a Bay Street favorite who choreographed Bay Street’s “Enter Laughing.”

In “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein — the Musical,” the comedic genius of Mel Brooks combines with classic B-movie horror in this hilarious musical based on his beloved film. The young American doctor Frederick Frankenstein (“that’s pronounced Fronkensteen!”) is summoned to Transylvania to claim his Grandfather Victor’s estate. Little does he know that this journey will change not only his life, but those of everyone around him, including his sidekick Igor, the beautiful assistant Inga, and a brand-new monster made for musical comedy heaven. Brace yourself for a wild and inventive production of this side-splitting musical comedy, which is presented at Bay Street as a co-production with Berkshire Theater Group and Geva Theatre Center.

There will be a special “Pay What You Can” dress rehearsal at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. Tickets will only be available at the box office the day of this performance. Preview performances begin on Thursday, August 1, with a red carpet opening on Saturday, August 3, and continue through Sunday, August 25, with matinees on Wednesdays and Sundays and talkbacks on Tuesdays. Single-seat tickets are available starting at $60 at baystreet.org or 631-725-9500. Or visit the Bay Street box office on Long Wharf daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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