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The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking
Logo shows a Bible-like book imprinted with a gilt cocktail glass adorned with a halo.
Official logo of the original Off-Broadway production
BookAnthony Caporale
Productions2014 New York International Fringe Festival
2014 Fringe Encore Series
2014 Off-Broadway

The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking is an Educational entertainment musical with book and new lyrics by Anthony Caporale, and original musical arrangements by Josh Ehrlich and Anthony Caporale.[1] Best known for creating the Video Podcast Art of the Drink, Caporale selected the music and created new arrangements with Ehrlich, an arranger for Voices of Gotham. The Imbible tells the story of how Western Civilization has been influenced by the introduction of alcohol consumption. Caporale is supported in the lead role by a trio of waiters who also serve as clowns, Greek chorus, and round out the parts of a barbershop quartet called The Backwaiters. [2]

History

The Imbible was conceived by Anthony Caporale, a noted beverage educator and founder of Broadway Theatre Studio, a new play development workshop based in Manhattan. [3] Development on the show began in 2011, following Caporale's Science of Mixology seminar at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic beverage show. Caporale based the book on the many presentations he developed as the National Brand Ambassador for Drambuie as well as classes he taught as a Culinary Management Instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. In 2014, Caporale completed the first draft of the show to enter into the New York International Fringe Festival, where it was accepted to run for five performances. [4] After a critically-acclaimed, sold-out run at FringeNYC, the show was selected for an extension in the 2014 Fringe Encore Series at SoHo Playhouse. [5]

After completing a sold-out run at the Fringe Encore Series, the show opened Off-Broadway in November 2014. The Imbible garnered overwhelmingly positive critical response, and continues to play to capacity crowds at the SoHo Playhouse.

Productions

FringeNYC (2014)

The Imbible premiered at the 2014 New York International Fringe Festival at the Celebration of Whimsey theater on August 8, 2014. [3] The production was directed by Nicole DiMattei, with production design by Michael Leslie. [6] The production was originally headlined by Anthony Caporale in the leading role, with The Backwaiters played by DiMattei, Ruthellen Cheney, and Ariel Estrada. [4]

Fringe Encore Series (2014)

The Fringe Encore Series began on September 5, 2014 at the SoHo Playhouse in SoHo, Manhattan, New York. [7] The show retained its original cast, and was originally booked for five performances through October 3, 2014. After selling out all five nights, it was extended for three additional performances through October 24, 2014.

Off-Broadway (2014–)

Due to its prior successful runs, the show remained at the SoHo Playhouse to open Off-Broadway on November 21, 2014. Caporale, DiMattei, and Cheney remained in the cast, which was expanded to add Alessandra Migliaccio and Kristie Wortman as swings. Ariel Estrada was replaced by alternates Will Allen and Mark Edwards. The show continues to run at SoHo Playhouse.

Characters and cast members

The cast members of all productions of The Imbible. [8]

Character Voice Part Original FringeNYC Cast Fringe Encore Cast Current Off-Broadway Cast Current Off-Broadway Cast Swing
The Bartender Lead Anthony Caporale None
Cocktail Waitress Soprano Nicole DiMattei Alessandra Migliaccio
Liquor Runner Alto Ruthellen Cheney Kristie Wortman
Busser Bass Ariel Estrada Ariel Estrada Will Allen† Mark Edwards†

† Alternates.

Awards and nominations

Off-Broadway production

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref
2015 Best Of New York Best Date Night Won [9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking". Time Out New York. August 11, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  2. ^ Michael Niederman, "The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems: Michael Niederman on The Imbible at FringeNYC", New York Theatre Review, August 19, 2014
  3. ^ a b "Bottles Over Broadway", Inside F&B, August 20, 2014
  4. ^ a b William Glenn, "Fringe NYC 2014 - The Imbible", Fringe Review, August 12, 2014
  5. ^ Jeremy Nedelka, "The Imbible: An Off Broadway Religious Experience", CheersOnline.com, October 10, 2014
  6. ^ "The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking - Off-Broadway Creative Team", BroadwayWorld.com
  7. ^ "FringeNYC Encores– - The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking" The New York Times
  8. ^ "Cast"
  9. ^ "Turn Off Your Netflix And Go On These 5 Fun Dates!". usedyorkcity.com. Used York City. January 27, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
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