The Texas Chainsaw Musical! is based on the exploits of renowned serial killer and cannibal, Ed Gein (keep in mind that when I say "based on", I mean we pretty much made it all up). Many movies have been based on Ed's exploits, including Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho, and Mary Poppins. To read his full story, check out our Links section.
The Show
The Texas Chainsaw Musical is the story of a handsome serial killer, his overly affectionate momma, the women he loves, and the pantywaist runt that ruins everything. It is not based on the 1974 horror film, rather it is based on the same events that inspired The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho, and Silence of the Lambs: Wisconsin serial killer, Ed Gein. In the musical, Eddy Gee has been tormenting the residents of Plainfield, Texas since he was a child. After killing his mother, Eddy snaps and goes on a rampage, but things get problematic when he falls in love with one of his intended victims. Over-the-top humor, absurd but authentic characters, and moving, catchy tunes lead us through the lives of the four main characters as they trip over each other toward an unexpected and shocking ending. Themes include why good people do bad things, how easy it is to be cruel, how a mother’s work is never done, and creative strategies for Jehovah’s Witnesses that come knocking at your door.
The Texas Chainsaw Musical! is registered with the Writers Guild of America East, Registration #: I43617, September 18, 2006.
Script copyright 2009, Christopher T. Minori.
Songs copyright 2007-2009 Cory Bytof.
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