The work, which is based on the best-selling "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy, features the musical comedy ensemble Baby Wants Candy.
50 Shades! The Musical, according to press notes, "opens with a ladies book club deciding to read 'Fifty Shades of Grey.' Through their interpretation of the novel, the audience is lead on a hilarious roller coaster ride of this unlikely bestseller. The show is full of dance numbers, 11 original songs and a live band backing the performance."
The cast includes Amber Petty as Anastasia Steele, Chris Grace as Christian Grey, Jessica Joy as Carol/Secretary, Glennis McCarthy as Bev/Katherine, Meghan Murphy as Pam, Nick Semar as Jose, DJ Blickenstaff as Elliott Grey, Carolina Santos Read as Inner Goddess, Matt McMahan as Red Room, Robert McKee and Nolan McKew.
Original songs include "They Get Nasty," "I Don't Make Love, IF#*!" and "There's a Hole Inside of Me."
Performances are offered Jan. 11-12 at 8 PM and Jan. 12 at 4:45 PM. The Gramercy Theatre is located at 127 East 23rd Street. For tickets, call (800) 745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit BabyWantsCandy.com.