<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0xyE1s_0vLzisG000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0xyE1s_0vLzisG000" width="970" height="546" ><figcaption>Andrew Barth Feldman in Little Shop of Horrors Evan Zimmerman</figcaption></figure>The hit Off-Broadway revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors will celebrate its fifth anniversary at the Westside Theatre with the unveiling of an “Audrey II” statue September 19 at noon in Times Square (at the north end of Broadway Plaza, between 46th and 47th Streets).In addition to the statue, the celebration will feature appearances by the current cast, all-star alumni, and members of the creative team as well as a performance. The production's next Audrey and Seymour will also be announced.The 8’ X 7’ statue, weighing 500 pounds, was designed by ad agency SpotCo and will be on display in Times Square through October 17. The statue is based on designs by Nicholas Mahon and original puppet design by Martin P. Robinson, with original puppet build by Monkey Boys Productions and installation fabricated by Ideko.Current Little Shop stars Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman will play their final performances as Audrey and Seymour, respectively, September 29. Long-time cast member Khadija Sankoh, who has played the roles of Crystal and Chiffon, will play her final performance September 15.'WATCH: Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Offer Funk Cover of 'Somewhere That's Green' From Little Shop of HorrorsThe Off-Broadway cast also currently features Tony nominee Kevin Del Aguila (Some Like It Hot) as Mushnik, James Carpinello (Rock of Ages) as Dr. Orin Scrivello DDS, Major Attaway as The Voice of Audrey II, Tiffany Renee Thompson as Ronnette, Morgan Ashley Bryant as Crystal, Sankoh as Chiffon, as well as Camryn Hampton, Michael Iannucci, Weston Chandler Long, Jeff Sears, Teddy Yudain, Zakiya Baptiste, Noel MacNeal, Jon Hoche, Johnny Newcomb, Melissa Victor, and Christine Wanda.Previous players in the roles of Seymour and Audrey Off-Broadway have included Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard, Jeremy Jordan, Lena Hall, Maude Apatow, Gideon Glick, Rob McClure, Skylar Astin, Conrad Ricamora, Matt Doyle, Darren Criss, Evan Rachel Wood, Corbin Bleu, Constance Wu, and RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon, who became first drag queen to play Audrey in a major production of the musical.The Off-Broadway revival began previews September 17, 2019, prior to an official opening October 17; the production resumed its run September 21, 2021, after temporarily closing in March 2020 due to the pandemic.Director Michael Mayer's creative team for the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical also includes choreographer Ellenore Scott, scenic designer Julian Crouch, lighting designer Bradley King, costume designer Tom Broecker, sound designer Jessica Paz, puppet designer Nicholas Mahon, original puppet designer Martin P. Robinson, hair and makeup designer Tommy Kurzman, music supervisor, orchestrator, and arranger Will Van Dyke, and casting director Jim Carnahan. Puppets are by Monkey Boys Productions.General management is by Live Wire Theatrical/Chris Aniello, and production stage management is by Sara Sahin.Visit LittleShopNYC.com.<h2>Photos: Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland in Little Shop of Horrors</h2>Today’s Most Popular News:<ul><li>By Andrew Gans | September 5, 2024 </li><li>The hit revival continues Off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre.</li><li>By Margaret Hall | September 5, 2024 </li><li>The new English-language trailer is chock full of fun details, but the international trailers offer even more easter eggs, including listens to the film's foreign language singing dubs.</li><li>By Dan Meyer | September 5, 2024 </li><li>This guide takes you step-by-step through FAFSA financial aid application, helping you pay for your performing arts education.</li><li>Watch: James Monroe Iglehart Leads a New Orleans-Style Parade to A Wonderful World's Broadway Home </li><li>By Logan Culwell-Block | September 5, 2024 </li><li>The box office is officially open for the Louis Armstrong biomusical, beginning performances October 16.</li><li>Courtney Balan, Hayley Podschun, Jason Williams, More Cast in Sharon Playhouse's You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown</li><li>By Andrew Gans | September 5, 2024 </li><li>Julia Murney is directing the musical comedy based on the classic comic strip.</li><li>By Logan Culwell-Block | September 5, 2024 </li><li>Based on the Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer novel, the musical played Off-Broadway's Tony Kiser Theater in 2022.</li><li>What Does Broadway's Best Have in Their Audition Book? </li><li>By Logan Culwell-Block | September 5, 2024 </li><li>With students back at school and auditioning for the fall musical, find out what Maya Boyd, Mary Kate Morrissey, and more use as their go-to audition songs.</li><li>By Diep Tran | September 5, 2024 </li><li>Business, psychology, and other concentrations will build your skills so you’ll become an even better artist.</li><li>More Rap Icons and Stage Favorites Join Upcoming Warriors Concept Album </li></ul><ul><li>By Logan Culwell-Block | September 5, 2024 </li></ul><ul><li>Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have turned the cult favorite 1979 film into a musical.</li></ul></div></body>

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Will Celebrate 5th Anniversary with Times Square Installation, Cast Performances, More

The hit Off-Broadway revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors will celebrate its fifth anniversary at the Westside Theatre with the unveiling of an “Audrey II” statue September 19 at noon in Times Square (at the north end of Broadway Plaza, between 46th and 47th Streets).

Will Celebrate 5th Anniversary with Times Square Installation, Cast Performances, More

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