New World Stages : Stage 2

DRUMSTRUCK is off Broadway’s “huge new hit” with a drum on every seat! Direct from sold-out engagements from Johannesburg to Sydney, DRUMSTRUCK has arrived in New York with a virtuosic troupe of South and West African percussionists and a drum on every seat. Experience South Africa through song, dance and dazzling percussion performances while you join in the exuberant drumming. This crowd-pleasing phenomenon is “a ball for all ages,” according to WOR-AM. “It’s not to be missed.”

“Simply exhilarating! The fun starts when arriving audience members find an African drum on every seat. A dazzling exhibition of song, dance, percussion, humor and storytelling and a mesmerizing interactive experience... a feel-good spectacular par excellence” (Time Out New York)

“Raises the spirit like a bird in flight!” (Associated Press)

“Wow! Talk about making a joyful noise. Wonderfully exhilarating!” (The Star Ledger)

“90 minutes of nonstop music, song and dancing. 
The beats that are its soul resound across time and cultures.” (The New York Times)

“An infectious musical event that mixes sheer entertainment with sensitivity and smarts.” (Variety)

Creators
 David Warren (director)
Neil Patel (scenic design)
Jeff Croiter (lighting design)
Tom Morse (sound design)
  
Starring
 Nicholas “Africa” Djanie
Nicollette Sebatane
Emmanuel Nathi Kumalo
Enock Bafana Mahlangu
Tiny Modise
Benjamin Handel
Simon Letsoela
Dikeledi Mathibela
Ronald Thabo Medupe
Molutsi Mogami
John Tommy Moremogolo
Molebeledi “Sponch” Mogapi
LeeAnét Noble

Audience:  Altar Boyz may be inappropriate for children aged 7 and under.  Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Dodger Stages Theater.

Run time:  90 minutes with no intermission

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