PREVIEW: Wait in the Wings presents “The Ballad of Ride the Cyclone” at Steamer No. 10
12/07/24 at Steamer No. 10, Albany
Wait in the Wings is having a world premiere of their latest project, The Ballad of Ride The Cyclone, at Steamer No. 10 on Saturday December 7th. If you are unfamiliar with Wait in the Wings, it is a public history project dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Broadway shows. They have a YouTube channel which ensures the availability to the public, and with over 15 million views, it is apparent that the public has an interest in their work.
Since its inception in 2019, Wait in the Wings has focused on exploring more niche Broadway shows to help preserve more underrated musicals. While they have documented many musicals from Hadestown to Beetelejuice, …Ride the Cyclone is the biggest story that they have covered to date.
The Ballad of Ride the Cyclone is a feature-length film that takes you through the entire story of Ride the Cyclone and how this punk-rock cabaret became an unexpected cult classic.
“The history of Ride the Cyclone has it all: a playwright dealing with grief, a battle between art and commerce, and a teenager without a head. You can’t tell that story properly while living in the theater capital of the world, you need to be on the outside looking in,” said director and writer Brendon Henderson.
Told through archival footage, unearthed photographs and even shadow puppetry, The History of Ride the Cyclone delves into the history and untold story of this musical's creation, revealing never-before-heard stories along the way.
Even the venue that is premiering the documentary has a place within the story, having staged a community production of Ride the Cyclone that was met with rave reviews.
Featuring several interviews, original music by composer Carolee Beck, designs by Cesario Tirado-Ortiz, and vocal narration by actress Emily Rohm, The Ballad of Ride the Cyclone is sure to please even the staunchest of critics.
Tickets are just $10 and are available now at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/waitinthewings/1448125