‘Southern Comfort’ Documentary on Transgender Friends to Be a Musical

[Shana A]

August 1, 2011, 10:59 am
'Southern Comfort' Documentary on Transgender Friends to Be a Musical
By ROBIN POGREBIN

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/01/southern-comfort-documentary-on-transgender-friends-to-be-a-musical/

A new musical based on "Southern Comfort," Kate Davis's award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia will be presented by CAP21 Theater Company in Manhattan this fall.

The musical, also called "Southern Comfort," features a folk-bluegrass score by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music).

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Annette O'Toole, Jeff McCarthy Lead CAP 21's SOUTHERN COMFORT, 10/6
Monday, August 1, 2011; Posted: 11:08 AM - by BWW News Desk

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Annette-OToole-Jeff-McCarthy-Lead-CAP-21s-SOUTHERN-COMFORT-106-20110801

CAP 21 Theatre Company presents SOUTHERN COMFORT, a new musical by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. Co-starring Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy, previews begin October 5, prior to its official press opening October 6 at the CAP21 Black Box Theater (18 West 18th Street) in Manhattan. Tom Caruso (ZOMBIE, MIMI LE DUCK) directs.

SOUTHERN COMFORT is a uniquely American musical with a folk/bluegrass score. The musical is based on the true story of transgender friends living life openly, honestly, and courageously in rural Georgia.

[Lisbeth]

Something about this just sounds wrong. Maybe it will turn out ok, but the story is a tragedy.

[Shana A]

Posted on Advocate.com August 02, 2011 07:45:00 PM ET
Transgender Documentary Southern Comfort Becomes Musical
By Diane Anderson-Minshall

http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Theater/Transgender_Documentary_Southern_Comfort_Becomes_Musical/

A new musical based on Kate Davis's award-winning transgender documentary, Southern Comfort, will premiere at CAP21's Black Box Theater in New York City in October, according to The New York Times.

The film chronicled the last year of Robert Eads's life, his love with partner Lola Cola, his adopted family, and life in the rural South as a transgender man. It became one of the most critically acclaimed films ever made about transgender people.