Part epic romance, part political tale, Venice is set in a fallen city in the not-so-distant future where revolution is in the air, political structures are crumbling, and only the children of the city's fallen heroes can change the course of history. The electrifying musical ignites the stage with a fusion of musical styles from hip-hop and rock to soaring anthems of love and hope, tracing a young man's rise as he fights for what's right against a backdrop of deceit and sibling betrayal.
What is the Story of Venice?
The new musical Venice tells the story of a decaying city in a not-so-distant future ravaged by a terrorist attack that caused the political structures to crumble. As society is split among the elite and the rest, two brothers from opposite sides of the tracks clash as they both try to restore the fallen order.
"The Public’s production has energy to burn — Chase Brock’s choreography recalls advanced kickboxing classes — and a spare, gritty look."
New York Daily News
Joe Dziemianowicz
"What began life as a dicey experiment has been chiseled and honed to become what it is now: a work of art."
Kansas City Star
Robert Trussell
"Intricate vocal harmonies infuse the pulsating anthems and ballads performed by a youthful, energetic cast, and the staging is acrobatic and effective, in the irresistible Public Lab production..."
Associated Press
Jennifer Farrar
