Rose & the Thorns

Written by J. Robert King

Composed by Elias King

Lyrics by J. Robert King and Elias King

Directed by: Jess Smith

Genre: Musical

Synopsis:

For ten years, the rock band Rose & the Thorns dominated the charts, leading to a triple-platinum live album at Madison Square Garden. And then, they suddenly broke up. This musical begins 20 years later as the band gathers again in the garage where they started, hoping to reconcile differences and put together a reunion concert at the Garden. The band works through their set list of greatest hits, and greatest resentments. As they strive to reconnect, a revelation rocks them–and the audience–to the core. . . . 

Director

Jess Smith may be a receptionist by day, but by night you can find her in the theatre. Jess has a BA in Theatre, and has directed, acted in, written, and designed more productions than she can remember. You may have seen some of her latest productions including Beowulf and the Bard, Almost Maine, and A Childish Adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. 

Writer

J. Robert King wrote the award-winning one act Father of the Godfather and the full-length play Haunting Clara. He also has published 26 novels, including the Mad Merlin tryptic, Angel of Death, and The Shadow of Reichenbach Falls.

Composer

Elias King has written the musical Bullet Proof, music for the short films Gemütlichkeit, and Angelaaaaa!, and a choral song cycle based on poems from Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet. He has also composed many songs, including Stay with Us and I See You.