Daniel Henri Emond’s new Musical re-imagining is dynamic and intriguing and would, I think, be of great public interest.
Nathaniel Philbrick, In The Heart of The Sea
Kill the Whale is a concept album and live rock opera, built in the characters and waters of Melville's Moby Dick.
When Ishmael, a young rocker with an unknown past falls in love with the hiphop harpooner Q, they join Peek-Wow, the Whaleship/Orchestra led by steel-eyed frontwoman Ahab, who sets her crew upon a course to kill the gigantic sperm whale that maimed her, a plan opposed by Ahab's first mate (and secret admirer), the devout and soulful Starbuck. Contending with face-melting squalls and mad mates, the hymnic wonder of whales nursing in the heart of the Ocean, and the poignant Gospel of the castaway cabin kid Pip, Peek-Wow embarks on a rock and roll quest for vengeance. Kill The Whale is memory manifested as a 1970's folk/hiphop/rock opera, that centers two queer romances, lifts voices of color, and re-casts authority roles as women.
Nathaniel Philbrick, In The Heart of The Sea
Kill the Whale is a concept album and live rock opera, built in the characters and waters of Melville's Moby Dick.
When Ishmael, a young rocker with an unknown past falls in love with the hiphop harpooner Q, they join Peek-Wow, the Whaleship/Orchestra led by steel-eyed frontwoman Ahab, who sets her crew upon a course to kill the gigantic sperm whale that maimed her, a plan opposed by Ahab's first mate (and secret admirer), the devout and soulful Starbuck. Contending with face-melting squalls and mad mates, the hymnic wonder of whales nursing in the heart of the Ocean, and the poignant Gospel of the castaway cabin kid Pip, Peek-Wow embarks on a rock and roll quest for vengeance. Kill The Whale is memory manifested as a 1970's folk/hiphop/rock opera, that centers two queer romances, lifts voices of color, and re-casts authority roles as women.
You can check out some of the completed tracks from our upcoming concept album of the score, KILL THE WHALE, featuring some of our dynamite cast. But don't go telling everyone – the album won't be released until 2024!
Kill the Whale is in concert for the first time in almost 2 years, at Chelsea Table + Stage in Manhattan, Mon Oct 16 2023 at 9:30pm. You’ll hear music from the show, performed by some of our amazing, star-studded cast! Joined by full band and string quartet. See you there? Tickets BELOW: