Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs' Teeth Finishes 2nd Off-Broadway Run January 5

The second Off-Broadway bow for Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs' Teeth takes its final bite January 5 at New World Stages. The horror musical began previews October 18, 2024, and officially opened October 31, following a world premiere at Playwrights Horizons also in 2024. See what critics thought of the encore run here.

The cast is led by Alyse Alan Louis as Dawn, Andy Karl as Pastor and Dr. Godfrey, Will Connolly as Brad, Jason Gotay as Tobey, and Jared Loftin as Ryan, along with Courtney Bassett as Becky, Jenna Rose Husli as Trisha, Micaela Lamas as Rachael, Madison McBride as Keke, Sydney Parra as Fiona, and Wren Rivera as Stephanie. Standby Kyra Kennedy and understudies Julia Bain, Griffin Binnicker, Sean Doherty, and James D Sasser round out the company. Louis, Connolly, Gotay, Loftin, Bassett, Husli, and Rivera reprised their performances from the musical's Off-Broadway debut at Playwrights Horizons. Casting is by Taylor Williams.

Adapted from the 2007 horror comedy film of the same name, Teeth features a book and music by Jacobs and book and lyrics by Jackson, the latter a Pulitzer and Tony winner for A Strange Loop. The story follows evangelical Christian teenager Dawn O'Keefe, whose body bites back when men try to violate her.

Sarah Benson again directs after staging the world premiere, with Raja Feather Kelly also back to choreograph. The creative team also includes scenic designer Adam Rigg, costume designer Enver Chakartash, lighting designer Jane Cox (newly joined by Stacey Derosier), sound designer Palmer Hefferan, special effects designer Jeremy Chernick, orchestrator Kris Kukul, music supervisor Julie McBride, music director Patrick Sulken, intimacy director Crista Marie Jackson, and fight director Robert Westley. Rob Pickens and Katie Gell provided wig, hair, and makeup design, and Thomas Dieter is production stage manager.