The Fake Husband: A Musical Comedy is based on a Commedia dell’Arte play from 1618 that Soft Brain Theatre Company has adapted into a full-length piece of musical theatre. It’s riddled with buffoonery, bold physical comedy, and bawdy humor. Come for the tomfoolery, stay for the plot twists!

Our production of The Fake Husband is a musical based on Rosalind Kerr's translation, published by Iter Press.

When the former love interest of a married woman arrives back in town, the married woman is forced to grapple with the choice between lustful memories and stable romance. At the same time, her father has taken on a much younger woman as his future bride. Chaos ensues as the servants play tricks on their masters in their pursuit to match everyone with their true loves. 

Soft Brain Theatre Company's adaptation features a score of original music by Oliver Richman. 

The Fake Husband is directed by Nicole Tsarouhas.

Cast: Denny!, Nikki Amico, Nicole Borbone, William Burns, Chanterelle Davis, Jake Erickson, Megan Jeter, Georgia Reichard, Hailey Sky, RJ Tabachnick, Emma Yaniger.

Production Stage Manager: Parisa Garcia.

Run time: approx. 2 hr 20 min (including a 10min intermission)

** We as a company are committed to making theatre in NYC more accessible. If you would like to see our production but do not have the financial means to do so, or require specific accommodations, please email us at softbraintheatrecompany@gmail.com.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
May 9 through May 19, 2024

Thursday May 9 at 7:30pm (PREVIEW)
Friday May 10 at 7:30pm
Saturday May 11 at 7:30pm
Sunday May 12 at 2pm
Sunday May 12 at 7:30pm
Monday May 13 at 7:30pm
Wednesday May 15 at 7:30pm
Thursday May 16 at 7:30pm
Friday May 17 at 7:30pm
Saturday May 18 at 7:30pm (Followed by talkback with original scipt's translator, scholar Rosalind Kerr)
Sunday May 19 at 2 pm

CONTENT WARNINGS:

This show contains strobe lighting.

This show contains mature themes and comedic interpretations of simulated sex. It is recommended for audiences 13 and older.