On Monday, September 14th, the children would board the Cyclone roller coaster at 6:17 pm. At 6:19 pm this same roller coaster’s front axle would break causing it to derail at the apex of the loop de loop, hurtling the children to their deaths. Ride the Cyclone is a high octane, raucous comedy that presents the story of the St. Cassian Chamber Choir, who passed in this horrible accident. Emceed by The Amazing Karnak, a fortune telling machine designed to predict the exact time and place of someone’s death, each of the children competes in a mysterious contest for the opportunity to come back to life.
Following tales of success, imagination, passion, rage, and forgotten souls, Ride the Cyclone is sure to warm your heart, chill you to the bone, and fill the room with laughter. This incredible and spooky musical will leave you hooked on Karnak’s mysterious insight on mortality: Your lucky number is seven. You will soar to great heights. Be sure to ride the cyclone.
RGC Theatre’s production is the New England premiere of Ride the Cyclone.
Content Warning: This production is rated R for sexual content and language throughout.