“When the Lord Above decides there is one too many sports in the world, He decides there is only one clear for smiting: hockey. But that doesn’t sit well with fans of the underdog game. So, the game gets one more chance – if five pure-of-heart fans can plead their case, God will reconsider. Their appeals frequently take the form of a song in both original and parody tunes including, “When You’re A Wing,” “Kill Baseball,” and “God is a Canuck,” which may backfire if God isn’t a fan of poutine.”
Noted author and playwright Mitch Albom dives into the world of musical comedy with the irresistible new show “Hockey, The Musical!” a show Albom laughingly describes as “Spamalot – with hockey sticks.” The musical makes its debut at the City Theatre Thursday, May 19 through Sunday, June 19.
The concept is sure to draw theater fans and sports fans alike: When the Lord decides the world has too many sports, He decides to wipe out one – hockey – to teach mankind a lesson. Only five mismatched fans can try and save their beloved game in this hysterical, raucous, foot-tapping musical with book, original music and lyrics by Mitch Albom.
“I’m really thrilled about bringing the quirky, lovable elements of hockey into a comic musical,” said Mitch Albom. “It’s an underdog show for an underdog sport. The laughs and heart that the story is able to dig out, thanks to how much we all love hockey, has made for perhaps the most enjoyable creation I’ve ever attempted.”
The musical, which takes place in a mythical hockey rink and combines original compositions with popular classics, will be directed by Peter Albom and choreographed by Gabe Nesser. Several of the original songs include “Put On Skates,” “Kill Baseball,” “Oh, Octopus, My Octopus,” “God is a Canuck” and “When You’re A Wing.” Familiar melodies will include everything from 50’s and 60’s rock and roll to “Toot, Toot, Tootsie Goodbye.”
Check out “Hockey the Musical” created by our very own Mitch Albom, May 19 – June 19 at the City Theatre in Detroit. Get your tickets HERE
Watch Mitch and the cast on Live in the D HERE