Monday, April 11, Local 506 in Chapel Hill plays host to the fourth annual “Broadway Twisted” event – featuring classic showtunes performed by more than 20 local actors.
The gimmick? All these songs are gender-swapped: male actors playing women, female actors playing men.
“Broadway Twisted” got its start in Chapel Hill four years ago and it’s grown every year. It’s inspired by the annual “Broadway Backwards” event in New York City, which raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Chapel Hill’s version is also for a cause: proceeds from “Broadway Twisted” will also go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, as well as the North Carolina AIDS Action Network (NCAAN).
This year’s show is directed by Arielle Yoder and Jorge Donoso. (You’ve seen them both on stage at PlayMakers and elsewhere around the area. Many of the 22 performers are PlayMakers vets, including some who are currently performing in “Sweeney Todd.”)
Yoder and Donoso stopped by WCHL and spoke with Aaron Keck. (They also previewed the songs they’ll be performing on Monday: Yoder singing “You’ll Be Back” from the musical Hamilton; Donoso singing “Out Tonight” from Rent.)
“Broadway Twisted” takes place Monday, April 11, at Local 506 on West Franklin Street. Doors open at 7; the show begins at 8. Tickets are $10.
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