Show Info For "King Kong"
| Title: King Kong | Show Type: Full Play / Musical |
| Theater Company: Maverick Theater | Venue: Maverick Theater |
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| Dates: 7/10/2026 - 8/9/2026 | |
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Description: TICKETS on-sale May 1st. The Eighth Wonder of the World! KING KONG Back for its 7th year! An original Maverick Theater stage adaptation of the 1933 film by Merian C. Cooper. This is not your typical straight retelling—instead, it’s a clever, lighthearted reimagining of Merian C. Cooper’s iconic film, brought to the stage by writer/director Brian Newell, the creative mind behind Maverick hits like Night of the Living Dead, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, and Plan 9 From Outer Space. The play is based on the Delos W. Lovelace novel, which is the same storyline and dialogue from the original film with only minor changes and additions. The overall show will have a lighthearted tongue-in-cheek feel but all the characters will be played honest and as true to the original; even the man in the monkey suit. Using visual effects techniques inspired by the film’s legendary stop-motion pioneer Willis O’Brien, the Maverick’s special effects team—known as Maverick Light & Magic— uses a backstage film crew to capture live footage of Kong on miniature sets, blending it in real-time with green screen footage of actors. The combined visuals are projected onto a stage-wide rear screen, creating a dynamic live backdrop for the performers to interact with. Audiences become immersed in the world of Skull Island and New York city. It’s an unforgettable theatrical adventure for fans of the original film and anyone ready to witness the impossible on stage. Suitable for ages 6 and up. | |
Artists involved in the production of this show:
| Archer Hufferd | Actor |
| Donald Van Horn | Actor |
| Glenn Freeze | Actor |
| Jeff Lowe | Actor |
| Jeremy Krasovic | Actor |
| Joe Sanders | Actor |
| John Castro | Actor |
| Lex Maston | Actor |
| Mark Coyan | Actor |
| Rob Downs | Actor |
| Samantha Green | Actor |
| Brian Newell | Director |
| Alex Wesevich | Stage Manager |
| Brian Newell | Set Design |
| Brian Newell | Lighting Design |
| Brian Newell | Sound Design |
| Jon Gaw | Foley / Sound Effects |
| Brian Newell | Projection Design |
| Jackson Newell | Camera Operator |
| Celestina Hudson | Costume Design |
| Jeff Weeks | Wigs |
| Alex Conway | Scenic Painting |
| Alex Conway | Art Design |
| Archer Hufferd | Stagehand |
| Jackson Newell | Stagehand |
| Rick Lawthorn | Stagehand |
| Ryan Swiderski | Stagehand |
| Lauren Shoemaker | Box Office |
Artists associated with this title:
| Brian Newell | Author |
| Delos W. Lovelace | Author |