Titanique

Titanique is a jukebox musical with a book by Tye Blue, Marla Mindell, and Constantine Rousouli. The musical is based on and parodies the 1997 film Titanic by James Cameron.

Titanique
Une Parodie Musicale
Promotional poster
MusicVarious
LyricsVarious
Book
  • Tye Blue
  • Marla Mindell
  • Constantine Rousouli
BasisTitanic
by James Cameron
PremiereDecember 14, 2017: Sorting Room Theatre
Productions2022 Off-Broadway

The show premiered in Los Angeles in 2017. It began an off-Broadway run at The Asylum Theatre on June 23, 2022, running until November 13, 2022. The show re-opened at the Daryl Roth Theatre on November 20, 2022 and is slated to close September 10, 2023.

Premise

Céline Dion hijacks a Titanic Museum tour and enchants the audience with her totally wild take, recharting the course of Titanic’s beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalog.[1]

The musical follows the main events of the 1997 film, with the exception of the present-day framing device of treasure hunters searching for the Heart of the Ocean. The musical additionally uses pop culture references throughout the show, referencing properties like RuPaul's Drag Race and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Productions

Los Angeles (2017)

The show premiered at Los Angeles' Sorting Room Theater as a one-night-only experience titled Titanique: In Concert on December 14, 2017. Book writer Tye Blue directed with co-writers Marla Mindell and Constantine Rousouli starring as Céline Dion and Jack, respectively, joined by Alex Ellis, who starred as Rose.[2] Other cast members included Peter Porte, Tom Lenk, Drew Droege, Sebastian La Cause, Katherine Tokarz, Tom Detrinis, and Adam Zelasko.[3]

New York Premiere (2018)

The show held a limited engagement at New York's Green Room 42 inside the Yotel hotel from August 25-27, 2018 with Mindell, Rousouli, Ellis, La Cause, and Zelasko returning. Joining the cast were Stephen Guarino, Kathy Deitch, and Mikhail Thompson.[4] An encore six-concert run performed November 30 to December 3, 2018.[5]

Off-Broadway (2022)

The original off-Broadway production began previews at The Asylum Theatre in New York City on June 14, 2022 with an official opening on June 23, 2022. It was once again directed by Blue and choreographed by Eleanore Scott. It starred Mindell as Dion, Rousouli as Jack, Ellis as Rose, Frankie Grande as Victor Garber, Deitch as Margaret "Molly" Brown, Ryan Duncan as Ruth, John Riddle as Cal, and Jaye Alexander as The Iceberg. The creative team was rounded out with scenic design by Gabriel Hainer Evansohn, costumes by Alejo Vietti, sound design by Lawrence Schober, lighting by Paige Seber, and hair/makeup/wigs by Tommy Kurzman.[6] The production was seen by several people associated with the film, such as Victor Garber,[7] as well as Dion's manager and publicist.[8] The production closed on November 13, 2022.

The production re-opened on November 20, 2022 at the Daryl Roth Theatre with the same creative team. Several members of the company remained, except for Ellis, Deitch, Duncan, Riddle, and Alexander, who were replaced by Carrie St. Louis, Desireé Rodriguez, Russel Daniels, Ken Wulf Clark, and Avionce Hoyles, respectively.[9] Grande departed the show on December 22, 2022, and the role of Victor Garber was assumed by Wulf Clark, with Mark Evans taking over the role of Cal, on December 24, 2022. Rosé assumed the role of Garber on January 26, 2023.[10]

On March 8, 2023, the production announced that it would close September 10 of the same year.[11]

Musical Numbers

Off-Broadway Production[12]

Casts
Character The Asylum Theatre

(2022)[13]

 Daryl Roth Theatre

(2022)[14]

Céline Dion Marla Mindell
Jack Dawson Constantine Rousouli
Rose DeWitt Bukater Alex Ellis Carrie St. Louis
Victor Garber Frankie Grande
Molly Brown Kathy Deitch Desireé Rodriguez
Ruth DeWitt Bukater Ryan Duncan Russell Daniels
Cal Hockley John Riddle Ken Wulf Clark
The Iceberg Jaye Alexander Avionce Hoyles

Off-Broadway (2022-23)

References
  1. "Home". Titanique the Musical. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  2. "The Sorting Room Presents 'Titanique' in concert". PerformingArtsLive.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  3. Musbach, Julie. "Take a Voyage on the TITANIQUE". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  4. McPhee, Ryan (June 14, 2018). "A Titanic Musical Parody, Featuring Céline Dion Songs, Is Heading to New York". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  5. "Titanique to Return for Encore Run at the Green Room 42". 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  6. "SL Magazine: Titanique – Daryl Roth Theater". titanique.stagelightmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  7. Glikas, Bruce. "Photos: Original TITANIC Star Victor Garber Visits TITANIQUE". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  8. "Titanique Breakout Marla Mindelle Reveals the Secret to Her Hilarious Céline Dion Impression". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  9. Putnam, Leah (October 13, 2022). "Titanique to Transfer to Daryl Roth Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  10. Culwell-Block, Logan; Putnam, Leah (December 21, 2022). "Mark Evans and Drag Race Star Rosé Joining Titanique as the Musical Extends Off-Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  11. Putnam, Leah (March 8, 2023). "Titanique Extends Its Off-Broadway Voyage". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  12. "Music Licensing". Titanique the Musical. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  13. Glikas, Bruce. "Photos: New Musical TITANIQUE Sets Sail on Opening Night!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  14. "Titanique Honors 25th Anniversary of Titanic with Special Off-Broadway Re-Opening Performance". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
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