Andy WarholMAN ON THE MOON: A New Musical 1974

Warhol and Paul Morrissey collaborated for the last time on the Broadway musical, ‘The Man on the Moon’. Morrissey had a key role to play in many of Warhol’s films and it was under his direction that the films bridged the gap between art-house cinema and the mainstream. Whether this was a positive shift, however, is often disputed. The 'Man on the Moon' was written by ex-Mamas and Papas band member John Phillips. Yet, following an all-star opening night at the Little Theatre in New York, it was slated by critics and closed after five nights… (read more)