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The best young thespian is Steven Christopher Parker as the towering nerd Wes.
- 1 2 "Interview: Steven Christopher Parker on 'Game of Thrones: The Rock Musical'". stagebuddy.com. October 26, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- 1 2 Deb, Sopan (August 25, 2017). "'Game of Thrones' Parody Is Opening Off Broadway This Fall". NYT . Retrieved April 5, 2018.
This "Games of Thrones" production debuted in February at the Macha Theater in Los Angeles, and had a run of eight shows in San Diego. It will be onstage at the Jerry Orbach Theater at the Theater Center in Manhattan from Oct. 10 through Oct. 29.
- 1 2 "Review: Hello, Hodor! A 'Game of Thrones' Musical Spoof". NYT . October 16, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
With breakneck pacing, the show, which originated on the West Coast, blends deep affection for "Thrones" with a keen satirical eye.
- ↑ "Review: Juno (PG-13)". The Lima News . January 11, 2008.
Watch for Steven Christopher Parker and Candice Accola as Juno and Bleeker's high school chemistry lab partners.
- ↑ Riefe, Jordan (September 8, 2014). "This 'Lost' Ending Aims to Satisfy the Audience (and It Also Includes Musical Numbers)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- 1 2 Cullins, Ashley (February 24, 2017). "West Hollywood Theater Takes on 'Game of Thrones: The Musical!'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 5, 2018.
Without spoiling too many surprises, theatergoers can look forward to a Dothraki love song, a full-body direwolf suit and more than one reference to a certain politician who wants to build a wall. There are also nerd culture nods, a morphing angsty teen and multiple HBO barbs. There are 12 musical numbers in total, including a fun Tyrion Lannister-led song called "You Can't Kill Me" — which serves as both a love letter and dare to the series' author — complete with rapping and glowing tambourines.
- ↑ "Game of Thrones: The Musical". KPBS (TV) . Retrieved April 5, 2018.
This musical interpretation of George R. R. Martin's iconic fantasy epic debuted in Hollywood earlier this year. Created by the minds behind "Lost: The Musical" and "Once Upon a Time: The Rock Opera," the "Game of Thrones" project features 12 original songs and will let fans relive their favorite moments from the show
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And it was easy to see why parodies are so popular after seeing the Game of Thrones version. Instead of trying to incorporate all seven seasons of the show into one musical, Game of Thrones: The Rock Musical focuses predominantly on the first season of the series.
