JOHN XII - New Show Dates Added!!!
Posted by Jana Edele | Filed under News
Due to tremendous attendance and superb critical response MBS Productions has added two additional performances!
Tickets are now also available for Saturday matinee, August 1 at 2:30 PM, and Sunday matinee, August 2 at 2:30 PM!!!
Mark-Brian Sonna is the genius behind this masterpiece. JOHN XII is an intriguing true tale of corruption, greed, and controversy surrounding Octavius (John XII), and the eight years he ruled. Was he a devil or a saint? You decide. This comedic drama is based on the historical, outrageous, and controversial events surrounding John's ascent to the papacy.
This play is rated NC-17, containing adult language, sexual situations, and nudity. You must be 18 or older to attend.
Read on for what the critics are saying about this amazing production:
“visionary…
magic happens and the audience is transported to the year 955 to be voyeurs to a most interesting, sordid and purposely obscured piece of Catholic Church history….quite an accomplishment!€”
Amazing.”
Gregory Sullivan Isaacs, TheatreJones.com
“Absolute johnny on the spot! Consider it a sin of omission to not attend MBS Productions’ narrative drama John XII.”
Alexandra Bonifield, Examiner.com
“In the title role, Joshua Scott Hancock brings a world-weary, glowering erudition to Pope John XII. He has the right detachment… Kevin Wickersham as Adalbert gives the show its moral compass and conscience. Wickersham's performance is canny, inspired and emotionally rich. Cody Hinson brings much gusto and aplomb to his turn as the warrior Otto.”
Christopher Soden, Edge Dallas
“If you love power, sex, and murder, then Pope John the XII and his entourage are the ones to see. Sonna brings his solid, historical vision into a fascinating stage production…. Mr. Sonna’s picturesque writing and healthy balance of comedy and drama charms the audience from beginning to end…. From scene to scene, audience members sit poised, at the edge of their seats completely enthralled.”
Bianca Baidoo associate theatre critic for John Garcia’s THE COLUMN
“Amazing…Sinsational…[an] original Masterpiece”
Jana Edele, TheVelvetKittens.com
“What is it you people want out of original theater these days? What will make you come in droves to fill in rows of seats before yelling “Bravo!” and tossing all manner of cut flowers upon the stage? Mark-Brian Sonna had penned drama, personal accounts and comedy and had been met with positive feedback, sure, but this time, just wait. In telling the story of the controversial lover Pope Octavius, he may have hit upon the perfect pairing with his edgy brand of comedic drama.”
Merritt Martin, Dallas Observer
Tickets can be purchased at MBS Productions .