| The Awesome 80s Prom | |
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| Written by | Ken Davenport |
| Place premiered | New York, NY |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Interactive Theater |
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The Awesome 80s Prom is an interactive off-Broadway show at Webster Hall[1] described as a "blast-from-the-past party in the style of Tony n' Tina's Wedding and The Donkey Show set at Wanaget High's Senior Prom... in 1989!"[2]
Prom characters are inspired by 80s movie favorites from the Captain of the Football Team to the Asian Exchange Student, from the Geek to the sexy Head Cheerleader. Everyone is competing for Prom King and Queen and the audience decides who wins.
It is a popular venue for bachelorette parties.[3]
The Awesome 80s Prom has played in many U.S. cities, including Chicago,[4] Boston,[5] and Baltimore.[6]
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The original 2004 workshop cast featured Sheila Berzan, Alex Back, Adam Bloom, Anne Bobby, Courtney Balan, Mary Faber, Emily McNamara, Troy Metcalf, Jenna Pace, Amanda Ryan Paige, Mark Shunock, Josh Walden, Noah Weisberg, Brandon Williams, Simon Wong and Fletcher Young, many of whom went on to star in the production when it opened on September 10, 2004.
In May 2010, the cast was expanded to feature Dustin Diamond who played Samuel "Screech" Powers in the popular television program Saved by the Bell. Originally scheduled to end in July 2010, his role was extended through August 28, 2010.
"Prom Night in the 80's? It Was, Like, So Totally Rad." -The New York Times[7]
"The Awesome 80s Prom isn't just a show - it's an experience."- BestOfOffBroadway.com[8]
The Awesome 80s Prom was featured on CBS's The Early Show in 2004.[9]
2006 Improvisational Theater Award for Best Interactive Show[10]