The Shaggs! The Movie of the Musical!
At the beginning of our current century, I began work on the stage musical The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World. Along the way there were readings, workshops and productions at The Powerhouse in Los Angeles; …
Shaggs Cast album released, Zombies Take over the World, and MORE!
Hi Friends, According to Broadway lore, the average musical takes 10 years to write, and the average cast album takes 3 years to produce – Well, so far I’m right on schedule! Ladies, Gentlemen, I …
Can’t quit Shaggin’ ’round…
All Shaggs, all the time… Here’s a great little video for those of you who can’t make it to NY for the show. Enjoy! In case you missed it, the NYTimes wrote an article about …
Dave Werry, Shaggs and Electric Guitars
(The Shaggs open May 12! Click for tix) The first time I ever touched an electric guitar, I was awestruck. I tried plucking a note, tried to make it sing like the Beatles could, but …
Shaggs Time in NYC
Dear friends, I’ve been meaning to write for the longest time, but I’ve been consumed with preparations for the Off-Broadway production of “The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World”. There’s not only a ton of work …
Edward Albee and I Chat in NY
Edward Albee will moderate while I and all the other creators of dramatic works for Playwrights Horizons will chat. Onstage, with you in the audience tossing questions our way. And we’ll enlighten you about the …
They say the Neon Lights are Bright…
…On Off-Broadway! It’s official, the musical based on the life story of The Shaggs, “The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World”, created by Joy Gregory, John Langs and Yours Truly, is headed for a major production …
I’m Alive!!!
I’m alive, baby. I’m vibrating at ultra-high frequencies, even. Below are 4 reasons why you haven’t heard from me lately: 1. Rewrite of The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World for another reading at Playwright’s Horizons …
The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World LIVES!
It’s been a few years since The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World was produced. The legal problems which held it back were recently lifted, and an exciting developmental reading is slated for early December at …