The Christine Jorgensen Show
Originally called TRANSFORMATION – The Christine Jorgensen Show, Donald’s new musical is about the relationship that develops between Christine Jorgensen—the world’s first internationally recognized transgender celebrity—and MYLES BELL, the song-and-dance man who helps her develop a highly successful nightclub act in 1953. The show ends with a show—as Myles and Christine take the stage at the Copa Club in Pittsburgh to debut their new cabaret act, The Christine Jorgensen Show. With its timely story, witty songs and captivating characters, THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW captures the spirit of 1950s American nightclub culture. An earlier version of this “play with music” was presented as a staged reading at The National Arts Club in New York in March, 2022, and at the Fresh Fruit Festival in New York in April 2023. From there it moved on to become a sold-out hit at 59E59 Theaters in New York. In October, 024, THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW opens Off-Broadway at HERE Arts Center in Soho.
THE SHOW GOES ON! after a sold-out run at 59E59 Theater in New York, Donald’s hit musical moves Off-Broadway to HERE Arts Center in Soho, opening October 17. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.christinejorgensenshow.com/
Listen to co-star and cabaret star MARK NADLER sing two songs from THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW.
The World Premiere of THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN SHOW took place at 59E59 Theaters in New York in February 2024, starring Mark Nadler and Jessie James Keitel and directed by Michael Barakiva and Zoe Adams. Book, lyrics and music by Donald Steven Olson.
Please join us for these upcoming conversations and performances. All programs are free with registration. Programs occur in Eastern Time.
