Elliot and Me is a musical comedy based
on the lives of songwriter Elliot Willensky and his younger brother
Steven. The brothers have written a 2 man show they are preparing to
pitch to legendary Broadway producer Max Stone. It’s a heartfelt story
of brotherly love based on a powerful bond that has grown through the
years. Elliot is a charming, free-spirited ladies' man overflowing with
talent and joie de vivre... with a knack to drive Steven crazy. Elliot
and Steven both reflect on the volatile ups and downs of their shared
experiences: from their raucous "wonder years" growing up in Bayonne,
NJ; to the painful conflict when Elliot defies the expectations of his
traditional middle-class Jewish family and drops out of medical school
to write pop songs; to Elliot's rise to stardom writing hits for Michael
Jackson and Whitney Houston and Steven’s starry-eyed admiration for his
Hollywood lifestyle; and eventually to their role reversals when
Elliot’s career hits a few bumps in the road and he needs to rely on
Steven for help. Elliot and Me is filled with humor, colorful personalities, unexpected situations, and uplifting musical moments. Eric Briarley (Elliot) and Drew Seigla (Steven)
star, the book is by Scott Coulter and Steven Willensky, the songs by
Elliot Willensky, musical arrangements by Michael Holland and produced
by Hudson Theatre Works for Woodstock Theater Group.
