The Madison Theatre at Molloy College will host “Two Tickets To Paradise – The Musical” a new musical based on the life and rise to stardom of Long Island’s own Eddie Money this weekend and next.
The musical will feature seven new songs as well as some of Money’s most memorable hits.
Directed by Long Island’s own John Blenn, the original play is based on Money’s life during his formative years in the late 1960s and explores his working class family roots on his journey to becoming a rock star.
The play features “Baby Hold On,” “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Shakin” as well as dancers that move and enhance the story.
Money will be narrating throughout the story, which showcases his longtime touring band, including guitarist, Benito Dibartoli, bassist Lee Beverly, drummer Glenn Symmonds and on former Survivor member Chris Grove on keyboards.
“Two Tickets To Paradise- The Musical,” also shines a light on Money’s years as a police officer and his eventual breakthrough into “the big time.”
The seven new songs highlighted throughout the show include: “These Are My Guys,” “Out To California,” “I Only Want The World For You,” “California Here I Come,” “No More Goodbyes,” “This Train Don’t Stop Here Anymore” and “Girls Get Up.”
Money’s signature raspy and husky voice brings the story to life; enhancing the characters while showcasing the softer side of the star, as well as his classic hits.
A portion of the proceeds from the musical will be donated to Money’s charity- The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
Performaces will be held Friday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 25, 3 and 7 p.m. For tickets, visit https://madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.
The Madison Theatre at Molloy College is located at 1000 Hempstead Ave. in Rockville Centre.
