The Umbrella Presents: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

The cast of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson is ready to rock
the house when the rowdy musical opens March 21 on The Umbrella’s main stage.
The life of “Old Hickory,” the maverick army general, who emerged a national
hero after defeating the British at The Battle of New Orleans, is the subject
of this rock invocation about the Age of Populism.

Known as a man-of-the-people, Jackson is reimagined in a
politically dusted tapestry of truth and fiction as a rock star, one whose fan
base supports, encourages and propels him to become the 7th
president and one of the most influential figures in American history.

Gene Dante of Boston plays the highly energized Jackson, and
Andrea Giangreco of Burlington plays his burdened and worrisome wife, Rachel
Jackson. Historical heavy hitters John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, Martin Van
Buren, John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay are played by Sebastian Hoffman, Grant
Harris of Bedford, Michael Lacey, Eric Dwinnels, and Robert Case, respectively.
Shana Dirik of Acton takes on the role of the Storyteller.

This over-the-top political satire will have you smiling and
bouncing to the beat after just a few musical notes. Historic battles,
political alignments, cowboys and Indians, territorial sensitivities, and yes,
even prostitution—a virtual potpourri of clash and circumstance that led the
way to the founding of the Democratic party.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this highly popular
production. The curtain opens on Friday, March 21 and runs through April 6. For
more information, or for tickets, please visit www.emersonumbrella.org.