LENOX, Mass. — Rebel Town Productions and Local Sponsors present the debut of "REBEL TOWN" The Boston Tea Party Musical, a new & original musical, written & composed by Berkshire County Native John Alan Segalla. 

 

The production will feature an ensemble cast of 14, including talent from Boston, New York City, Connecticut, and will be performed at the Duffin Theater located at 197 East St, Lenox.

 

According to a press release:

 

Step into the world of Rebel Town, where history comes alive in a new musical adventure celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Rebel Town plunges you into the heart of Boston's political crisis in 1773. The story begins on the bustling wharfs, 3 days before the Boston Tea Party as Parliament's Tea Act & the unlawful tax on tea ignites a firestorm of resistance led by charismatic Sam Adams, who rallies a town meeting to confront tyranny with three tea ships anchored in Boston Harbor. Amidst the chaos, a 13-year-old apprentice Peter Slater Jr. dreams of joining the Sons of Liberty as carpenter William Grey and his comrades guard the ships, preventing customs officials from unloading the pernicious tea. With days to spare until the ships must be unloaded by law, the men and women of Boston make plans to deal with the tea in a manner that King George would never expect.

 

From lively gatherings and dance numbers at Liberty Tree to secretive schemes at the Bunches of Grapes Tavern, these passionate rebels—including John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Mercy Otis Warren—grapple with the weight of their defiance, knowing they risk being branded traitors or worse, being hanged for treason if caught. Daughters of Liberty including Sarah Grey, Abigail Slater and the women of the town play their own unique role in considering the consequences, their own rights, and aspirations for the future. The production is Directed by Segalla, with Assistant Direction by Tommy Towne. Set design by Ron Piazza. Choreography by Kristine Waterman. Produced by Rebel Town Productions LLC and Co-Produced by Jennifer McMahon.

 

Standard admission tickets: $29.50

Seniors (65+): $27.50

Youth (Ages 12-17): $17.73

Children under age 12: Free (when accompanied by an adult)

 

TICKETS are reserved seating and may be purchased at the door and online at: https://our.show/rebeltownthemusical

 

Performances are scheduled on:

 

Friday, August 9 at 7 pm

 

Saturday, August 10 at 7 pm

 

Sunday, August 11 at 2 pm

 

Wednesday, August 14 at 2 pm & 7 pm

 

Friday, August 16 at 7 pm

 

Saturday, August 17 at 2 pm & 7 pm

 

Sunday, August 18 at 11 am