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{{Infobox Musical
|name= Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
|image= Elegies for Angels Punks and Raging Queens.jpg
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|music= [[Janet Hood]]
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|book= [[Bill Russell (lyricist)|Bill Russell]]
|basis= Inspired by the [[NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt]] and [[Edgar Lee Masters]]' ''[[Spoon River Anthology]]''
|productions= 1989
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'''''Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens''''' is a
The piece was developed in the late 1980s and was originally titled "The Quilt." It was originally produced
In addition to the New York and London productions of the piece, there have been professional productions in Australia, Germany and Israel, among other countries.<ref>
"Elegies" was again performed in [[New York City]] on April 2, 2001 in the Haft Theatre at the [[Fashion Institute of Technology]] as a benefit for the Momentum AIDS Project. The cast for that performance included numerous well known performers including [[Alice Ripley]], [[Emily Skinner]], [[Brian d'Arcy James]], [[Christopher Durang]], [[Mario Cantone]], [[Joe Piscopo]] and [[Norm Lewis]].<ref>[http://www.talkinbroadway.com/rialto/past/2001/3_29_01.html Information on the genesis of the show]</ref> The concert was recorded, and the soundtrack was released by Fynsworth Alley in 2001.▼
==Subsequent production history==
On December 1, 2008, there was a [[West End theatre|West End]] Gala performance of the show at [[Soho Revue Bar]], produced by [[Rebel Theatre]] and directed by Simon Pollard. The cast included [[Anna Chancellor]], [[David Bedella]], [[Leanne Jones]], [[Les Dennis]], [[Adele Anderson]] and [[Debbie Chazen]]. All proceeds from the performance went to the UK charity [[Terence Higgins Trust]].<ref>[http://www.remotegoat.co.uk/event_view.php?uid=63916 Information on the West End Gala performance]</ref>▼
===2001 New York===
▲In addition to the New York and London productions of the piece, there have been professional productions in Australia, Germany and Israel, among other countries.<ref>[http://aislesay.com/FTR-RUSSELL.html information about international productions]</ref>
▲"Elegies" was again performed in [[New York City]] on April 2, 2001 in the Haft Theatre at the [[Fashion Institute of Technology]] as a benefit for the Momentum AIDS Project. The cast for that performance included numerous well known performers including [[Alice Ripley]], [[Emily Skinner (actress, born 1970)|Emily Skinner]], [[Brian d'Arcy James]], [[Christopher Durang]], [[Mario Cantone]], [[Joe Piscopo]] and [[Norm Lewis]].<ref>
=== 2004 Minneapolis ===
In Ireland, the premiere production in Northern Ireland was on 30 August 2010 at The Black Box in Belfast. The production featured a cast of 35 actors and singers, including a special video appearance by [[Graham Norton]]. A cast recording was released on 14 December 2010.<ref>[http://www.elegies.info/2010/belfast Northern Irish Premiere Production]</ref> All profits from the production and the recording were donated to the [[Rainbow Project]]. The premiere production in the Republic of Ireland was in September 2010 and was produced by Limerick's Bottom Dog Theatre Company.<ref>[http://www.irishtheatremagazine.ie/Features/Current/Lofty-ambition-on-a-shoestring.aspx Lofty ambition on a shoestring, Irish Theatre Magazine, 27 January 2011]</ref>▼
On November 3, 2004, Minneapolis Musical Theater, directed by Steven Meerdink and Kevin Hansen, premiered a One-Night-Only Benefit Performance of "Elegies" in collaboration with the Minnesota Aids Project. The cast in included Prudence Johnson, Mary Jane Alm, Dennis Spears, Christopher Hopkins, Esera Tuaolo, and Cookie Coleman among others with special guest appearance by Bill Russell.
===2008 London ===
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens was revised and performed at Kansas University in early 2013.▼
▲On December 1, 2008, there was a [[West End theatre|West End]] Gala performance of the show at [[Soho Revue Bar]], produced by
===2010 Ireland===
The performance piece was again produced in New York City by [[Marymount Manhattan College]] in January of 2014.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/features/article/186844-PLAYBILL-VIP-SPOTLIGHT-Bill-Russell-Shares-Elegies-of-the-AIDS-Epidemic-With-College-Students-at-Marymount-Manhattan Marymount Manhattan College Production]</ref> With a cast consisting of over 40 current students, recent alumni, and distinguished faculty, and helmed by [[Tony Award]]-nominated book writer and lyricist [[Bill Russell]] and music director [[Paul Jacobs (composer)]], the song and poetry cycle played 4 total performances (1 preview and 3 regular performances) at the [[National Dance Institute]] in Harlem. This production marks the first time that the show was used as an educational course for students. After auditions were held and the piece was cast, it was announced that students would be able to earn credit towards their degrees provided they followed the course outline in the syllabus, which included daily reflections in the form of journals, analysis of poetry from [[Edgar Lee Masters]]' ''[[Spoon River Anthology]]'', extensive research on differing topics pertaining to [[HIV/AIDS]], and a small, formal writing assignment at the end of the production process.▼
▲In Ireland, the premiere production in Northern Ireland was on 30 August 2010 at The Black Box in Belfast. The production featured a cast of 35 actors and singers, including a special video appearance by [[Graham Norton]].<ref>{{Cite
===2013 University of Kansas===
▲Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens was revised and performed at
===2014 New York===
▲The performance piece was again produced in New York City by [[Marymount Manhattan College]] in January
===2015 West End===
== Songs From The Show ==▼
The show returned to the [[Criterion Theatre]] in London's [[West End theatre|West End]] on Sunday 31 May 2015 to raise money for the MAD Trust, with a cast including [[Emma Hatton]], [[Fra Fee]], [[Emma Williams (actress)|Emma Williams]], [[Michael McKell]] and [[Madalena Alberto]]. It was Directed by [[Stephen Whitson]] with Choreography by [[Ewan Jones]] and Musical Direction by Dean Austin. [[Bill Russell]] was in attendance and made an appearance on stage during the curtain call.<ref name="elegies">{{cite web|title=Elegies At The Criterion Theatre In Aid Of MAD Trust|url=http://britishtheatre.com/elegies-at-the-criterion-theatre-in-aid-of-mad-trust/|website=britishtheatre.com|date=9 April 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=28 May 2015 |title=Mark Shenton's theatre picks: May 28 |url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/2015/mark-shentons-theatre-picks-may-28/ |access-date=7 May 2023 |work=The Stage}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Matthewman |first=Scott |date=1 June 2015 |title=Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens – Criterion |url=http://musicaltheatrereview.com/elegies-for-angels-punks-and-raging-queens-criterion-theatre/ |access-date=7 May 2023 |website=Musical Theatre Review}}</ref>
===2019 London===
"Elegies" ran at the [[Union Theatre, London|Union Theatre]], Southwark in a professional Off-West End production until June 8, 2019. Produced by [[Sasha Regan]] and Directed by Bryan Hodgson'''.''' The cast includes Fraser Leigh Green, Michiel Janssens, Marcus Ayton, Calum Gulvin, Aidan Harkins, Chris Cahill, Althea Burey, Jackie Pulford, Jade Marvin, Charlie McCullagh, Ailsa Davidson, Jade Chaston, Paige Fenlon, Kristine Kruse, Matthew Grove
# Angels, Punks And Raging Queens
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# My Brother Lived In San Francisco
# Learning To Let Go
[*] The 2013 University of Kansas
==References==
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*[http://billrussell.net/shows/elegies-for-angels-punks-and-raging-queens ''Elegies'' on Bill Russell's Website]
*[http://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_e/elegy_angels.htm Synopsis at the Guide to Musical Theatre]
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