Return to the Forbidden Planet

Inspired by Shakepeare’s The Tempest, this high-energy jukebox musical is packed with rock ’n’ roll classics like “Great Balls of Fire,” “Good Vibrations,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “Young Girl”  and “Gloria.”
Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria, where a sci-fi version of The Tempest – set to rock ’n’ roll golden oldies – unfolds with glee! The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter, Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot on roller skates; and an uncontrollable monster, the product of Prospero’s id, whose tentacles penetrate the space craft.

Written  by Bob Carlton

Inspired by the motion picture ‘Forbidden Plant’ courtesy of Turner Entertainment Co.

Directed by Jim Broughton, musical direction by Mike Wilding