The Americanized musical stage version of the 1997 British film,The Full Monty boasts a book by Terrence McNally and a score by David Yazbek and was nominated for nine Tony awards, including Best Musical, when it shimmied its way onto Broadway in 2000. Relocated to Buffalo, New York,The Full Monty follows group of unemployed steelworkers who are desperately seeking employment and a paycheck to support their families – until they come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. As the guys work through their fears, self-consciousness, feelings of worthlessness and anxieties, they come to discover that not only are they stronger as a group, but that the strength they find in each other gives them the individual courage to face their demons and overcome them. Keegan bares all when this Broadway smash takes the Church Street Stage.
Advisory Warning: Due to language and nudity, THE FULL MONTY is recommended for mature audiences
Helen Hayes Nominations
Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical, THE FULL MONTY
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Musical, John Loughney, THE FULL MONTY
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Musical, Matthew Dewberry, THE FULL MONTY
Broadway World Review
“At Keegan, Mark A. Rhea and Susan Marie Rhea’s direction allows for the more heartwarming aspects of the story to shine through. … Casting wise, the production features a very solid triple-threat ensemble, which cannot be overlooked.”
DC Theatre Scene Review
“Crafted to incorporate cultural and gender stereotypes, the stage version aims for a mass appeal, and Keegan’s cast delivers the goods.”
Talkin' Broadway Review
“Directors Mark A. Rhea and Susan Marie Rhea have brought together and guided a cast that is both winning and accomplished.”
The Examiner Review
“The Keegan Theatre’s new production of “The Full Monty” somehow succeeds at delivering the cheeky, off-color humor established in the 1997 British flick, and husband and wife co-directors Mark A. and Susan Marie Rhea manage to bring on the laughs in the most unexpected and uproariously fun fashion.”
DC Metro Theater Arts Review
“Mark A. Rhea and Susan Marie Rhea direct the reimagining of the Tony-nominated Best Musical in a way that manages to capture both the whimsicality and theatricality of the piece, without losing its decidedly human core. “
MD Theatre Guide Review
“As Jerry, the leader of ‘Hot Metal,’ Kurt Boehm is perfect as the blue collar everyman with a son he’ll do anything for. As Dave, Matthew Dewberry is endearing…John Loughney is the perfect Malcolm…Michael Innocenti is equally terrific as Ethan…As Harold, Charlie Abel offers a pleasant lightness to the group of six. As Horse, [Patrick] Doneghy breathes a boatload of pep into the first act during his performance of ‘Big Black Man.’”
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Jerry Kurt Boehm*
Dave Matt Dewberry
Malcolm John Loughney
Nathan Max Jackson
Harold Charlie Abel
Ethan Michael Innocenti
Noah Patrick Doneghy
Teddy Chad Fornwalt
Keno James Finley
Reg Mike Kozemchak
Tony Josh Sticklin
Georgie Kari Ginsburg
Pam Autumn Seavey
Vicki Priscilla Cuellar
Jeannette Rena Cherry Brown
Estelle Sherry Berg
Susan Jennifer Richter
Joanie Farrell Parker
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract.
Directors Mark A. Rhea and Susan Marie Rhea
Musical Director Jake Null
Choreographer Ashleigh King
Stage Manager Christina Coakley
Set Design 4 Point Design Collective
Lighting Design Allan Sean Weeks
Costume Designer Erin Nugent
Set Dressing and Properties Designer Carol Baker
Properties Katrina Wiskup
Assistant Stage Manager Will Pommerening
