All kidding and punstering aside, HEAD, THE MUSICAL (or as it’s also billed, “EINE SYMPHONIE DES GRAVENS!”—A Symphony of Horror) is a darned good show. Based on the old Chiller Theater classic, THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN’T DIE, HEAD’s twelve song and dance numbers are sexy and upbeat, and make for a slam bang good time of a show.

Front: David Bickford, Becca Battoe

Rear: Epiphany, Honor Nezzo, Amber Faith

 

In his quest, Cortner encounters nymphomaniacs, exotic dancers, and even a man-hating lesbian photographer’s model. Director L. Flint Esquerra, musical director Robert Shaw, and choreographer Becca Battoe keep writer-composer Kevin Fry’s words and music coming at the audience at high speed, with plenty of vim and vigor. The girls are good looking and provide an eyeful. The talent in the entire cast,is plentiful. Charles St. Michael leads as Dr. Bill Cortner (get it? “Doctor Bill”), with Stephanie Ann Saunders as fiancé Jan. Fiona Bates, Becca Battoe, David Bickford, Epiphany, Amber Faith, Honor Nezzo, Mark Pinckney, Della Rios(choral assistant), and Chance Havens round out the cast, with Havens doing an especially funny turn as Dr. Bill’s creature in the closet. The cast is backed by an excellent three piece band which includes musical director Shaw in guitar, Kevin Bernal on bass, and Alex Quinteros on drums.

HEAD opened October 2nd at The Met Theatre’s downstairs Great Scott Theatre and runs Fridays at 9:00 PM, Saturdays at 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM extended through December 11th. The Met is at 1089 N. Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, 90029. Call (323) 960-5770 or visit www.plays411.com/headthebrain for tickets and info.