The news follows the musical’s season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 and concert performances at The Other Palace.
Dylan MarcAurele’s Pop Off, Michelangelo! will be heading to the Underbelly Boulevard Soho for a strictly limited five week run from the 17th May until the 22nd June.
Officially opening on the 23rd May, the production is directed by Joe McNeice with full cast and creative team to be announced soon.
Pop Off, Michelangelo! is the musical comedy about besties-turned-bitter rivals Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. After realising they’re both gay, the two childhood friends attempt to earn divine forgiveness by becoming the greatest religious artists of all time. Can Michelangelo gaslight, gatekeep, and girlboss his way to the Vatican? Will Leonardo shut up about his helicopter?
Dylan MarcAurele said, “I am so excited to be bringing Pop Off, Michelangelo! to London audiences, especially in such a vibrant and dynamic venue that is Underbelly Boulevard Soho.
With the vision of director Joe McNeice and the brilliant Blair Russell at the helm, this camp artistic rivalry promises over-the-top drama and uplifting singable anthems. It’s a love letter to artistic ambition, queer identity, and a wildly inaccurate version of history. Expect electropop bangers, and a whole lot of divine intervention (or lack thereof). It’s ridiculous and heartfelt, and most importantly, a whole lot of fun.”
Meanwhile, Director Joe McNeice commented: “I’m delighted to be directing Dylan MarcAurele’s fabulous and hilarious Pop Off, Michelangelo! and to bring this absolute celebration of a show to the heart of Soho, right where it belongs!”
The production features choreography by Sundeep Saini, musical supervision and orchestrations by Aron Sood, costume design by Emily Bestow, lighting design by Adam King and casting by Sarah-Jane Price.
To book tickets visit: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/pop-off-michelangelo/