‘Hereafter Musical’ takes a joyful look at the afterlife
Death and the afterlife might not seem like ideal subjects for a joyful musical. But don’t tell that to Vincent Favale and Frankie Keane, the creators of “Hereafter Musical,” a show that seeks to depict how the living and the deceased think about each other.
“We want people to leave the theater smiling,” Favale told the Brooklyn Eagle in a recent interview.
“Hereafter Musical” is currently in previews at the Snapple Theater at 1627 Broadway (at 50th Street). Opening night is Oct. 25. The Snapple Theater is located on Broadway, but is technically considered an off-Broadway theater. The definition of whether a theater is Broadway or off-Broadway is based on the number of seats in the house.
Favale, a Bath Beach native who is a graduate of Saint Finbar School, William Grady High School and Brooklyn College, is the vice president of CBS and is the head of late night programming for the network. He is also well known for his many appearances on Howard Stern’s radio show. Keane, an actress, singer, and acting teacher, is a native of Chicago. “I love being a part of this project,” Keane told the Eagle. “When people come out of the theater and congratulate me, I feel like I can’t take the credit. The show is coming from a higher place.”