FRANKENSTEIN JUNIOR | Jagsthausen Castle Festival

Book by MEL BROOKS and THOMAS MEEHAN / Music and lyrics by MEL BROOKS / Original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman / German translation by Frank Thannhäuser and Iris Schumacher / Runtime approx. 2 hours / Ages 12 and up When science gets out of control, one thing is certain: it’s going to be hilarious! Young Dr. Frankenstein travels to gloomy Transylvania to take up his grandfather’s mad legacy. With a limping servant, a mysterious housekeeper, and an enchanting assistant, he achieves the unimaginable: he creates a living monster—with surprising talents! The meddling of Frankenstein’s egocentric fiancée Elizabeth and the monster’s unpredictable development lead to further complications and a constant stream of surprising twists. Whimsical, musical, delightfully absurd—this musical will make your laugh muscles and coffin lids shake! Monster fun for everyone who loves dark humor.