The Karpel Group     141 Fifth Ave./10th fl/NY, NY 10010/ Tel  212-505-2900 /Fax 212-505-2950/ www.thekarpelgroup.com

For Release: January 12, 2006

Publicity Contact: Bridget Klapinski / Billy Zavelson (212) 505-2900

              bklapinski@thekarpelgroup.com  / bzavelson@thekarpelgroup.com

SIDD: A New Musical Based On The Novel ‘SIDDHARTHA’ By Hermann Hesse

Set For An Open-Ended Off Broadway Run

Music and Lyrics By Doug Silver

Book & Lyrics By Adrew Frank

Directed By Andrew Frank 

Performances Begin Thursday, February 23rd

Official Opening: Wednesday, March 22

DODGER STAGES

(340 WEST 50^TH STREET)

SIDD, a new musical based on the novel “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse, will begin performances at Dodger Stages 5 (340 West 50^th Street) on Thursday, February 23 @ 8:00 PM.  With music & lyrics by Doug Silver and direction, book & lyrics by Andrew Frank, SIDD will have its official opening on Wednesday, March 22 @ 8:00 PM.

SIDD chronicles the extraordinary journey of a man’s life from his youthful wanderings in his home village, through his many years living amidst the glamour jazz and corruption of the city, his encounter with Buddha and ultimately, his enlightenment that follows.  SIDD features a diverse cast of seven accompanied onstage by piano, cello and percussion trio.  The musical’s eclectic score draws on various influences from Richard Rodgers to reggae.

Directed by Andrew Frank, SIDD will feature Neil Maffin (B’way: Salomé; Off B’way: Entertaining Mr. Sloan, The Sum of Us, The Illusion) in the title role, alongside Marie-France Arcilla (Off B’way: The Ark), Dann Fink (B’way: Les Miserable), Pamela Jordan (B’way: Dracula, The Boy From Oz) Nicole Lewis (B’way: Lennon), Arthur Marks, and Gerry McIntyre (B’way: Once On This Island; Off-B’way: The Audience).  This production features set design by Maruti Evans, lighting design by Chris Dallos, costume design by Michael Bevins & sound design by Andrew Bellware.

SIDD is presented by Always On The Way / Fran Kirmser Sharma.

SIDD, a new musical, will play at Dodger Stages 5 (340 West 50^th Street, between 8^th & 9^th Avenues) as follows: Tuesday – Saturday @ 8:00 PM with matinees on Wednesday & Saturday @ 2:00 PM and Sunday @ 3:00 PM.  Tickets for preview performances are $45.  Tickets $45–$60 post-opening.  Tickets may be purchased through Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.  For more information visit www.SiddTheMusical.com .