The musical story of the rise and fall of Keith Moon, The Who’s original drummer and poster child of rock ‘n roll “bad boys”, explores the mind of ‘Moon the Loon’, arguably one of the greatest drummers in rock history.
Written and Performed by Mick Berry
Songs by Pete Townshend
Keith Moon: The Real Me explodes on the stage with the turmoil and excitement of the wildest drummer in rock and roll history. A living legend during his lifetime, Keith Moon still stands as the pinnacle of rock-star extremism—both in life and music. The play explores the mind of Keith Moon, as he attempts to save himself from the unbearable burden of living up to (or down to) his self-created legend of ‘Moon the Loon'. As Keith attempts to save himself, he takes the audience on a journey through his early struggles, his joining The Who, and their rise as one of the world’s greatest rock bands. By the show’s end, the audience intimately knows the man behind the myth—his acute vulnerability and insecurity, and his struggle to escape the ever-looming rock and roll crash landing.
Please Note: This show includes explicit language and mature themes of drug use and sexuality. Parental discretion is advised.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:
“Reborn Who drummer Keith Moon rocks Mill Valley…Mick Berry doesn’t just tell the story…he also plays Moon’s drum parts on some of the band’s biggest hits. Sometimes…both at the same time…wonderfully dynamic…Even when he’s drumming on his legs…it’s terribly compelling…eerie accuracy…when he picks up those sticks, he’s on fire. Sam Hurwitt, Marin Independent Journal
"Musical History and Theatrical Genius" Loretta Janca, SF Bay Area Director
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Written and Performed by Mick Berry
Songs by Pete Townshend
Keith Moon: The Real Me explodes on the stage with the turmoil and excitement of the wildest drummer in rock and roll history. A living legend during his lifetime, Keith Moon still stands as the pinnacle of rock-star extremism—both in life and music. The play explores the mind of Keith Moon, as he attempts to save himself from the unbearable burden of living up to (or down to) his self-created legend of ‘Moon the Loon'. As Keith attempts to save himself, he takes the audience on a journey through his early struggles, his joining The Who, and their rise as one of the world’s greatest rock bands. By the show’s end, the audience intimately knows the man behind the myth—his acute vulnerability and insecurity, and his struggle to escape the ever-looming rock and roll crash landing.
Please Note: This show includes explicit language and mature themes of drug use and sexuality. Parental discretion is advised.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:
“Reborn Who drummer Keith Moon rocks Mill Valley…Mick Berry doesn’t just tell the story…he also plays Moon’s drum parts on some of the band’s biggest hits. Sometimes…both at the same time…wonderfully dynamic…Even when he’s drumming on his legs…it’s terribly compelling…eerie accuracy…when he picks up those sticks, he’s on fire. Sam Hurwitt, Marin Independent Journal
"Musical History and Theatrical Genius" Loretta Janca, SF Bay Area Director
The musical story of the rise and fall of Keith Moon, The Who’s original drummer and poster child of rock ‘n roll “bad boys”, explores the mind of ‘Moon the Loon’, arguably one of the greatest drummers in rock history.
Written and Performed by Mick Berry
Songs by Pete Townshend
Keith Moon: The Real Me explodes on the stage with the turmoil and excitement of the wildest drummer in rock and roll history. A living legend during his lifetime, Keith Moon still stands as the pinnacle of rock-star extremism—both in life and music. The play explores the mind of Keith Moon, as he attempts to save himself from the unbearable burden of living up to (or down to) his self-created legend of ‘Moon the Loon'. As Keith attempts to save himself, he takes the audience on a journey through his early struggles, his joining The Who, and their rise as one of the world’s greatest rock bands. By the show’s end, the audience intimately knows the man behind the myth—his acute vulnerability and insecurity, and his struggle to escape the ever-looming rock and roll crash landing.
Please Note: This show includes explicit language and mature themes of drug use and sexuality. Parental discretion is advised.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:
“Reborn Who drummer Keith Moon rocks Mill Valley…Mick Berry doesn’t just tell the story…he also plays Moon’s drum parts on some of the band’s biggest hits. Sometimes…both at the same time…wonderfully dynamic…Even when he’s drumming on his legs…it’s terribly compelling…eerie accuracy…when he picks up those sticks, he’s on fire. Sam Hurwitt, Marin Independent Journal
"Musical History and Theatrical Genius" Loretta Janca, SF Bay Area Director
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Written and Performed by Mick Berry
Songs by Pete Townshend
Keith Moon: The Real Me explodes on the stage with the turmoil and excitement of the wildest drummer in rock and roll history. A living legend during his lifetime, Keith Moon still stands as the pinnacle of rock-star extremism—both in life and music. The play explores the mind of Keith Moon, as he attempts to save himself from the unbearable burden of living up to (or down to) his self-created legend of ‘Moon the Loon'. As Keith attempts to save himself, he takes the audience on a journey through his early struggles, his joining The Who, and their rise as one of the world’s greatest rock bands. By the show’s end, the audience intimately knows the man behind the myth—his acute vulnerability and insecurity, and his struggle to escape the ever-looming rock and roll crash landing.
Please Note: This show includes explicit language and mature themes of drug use and sexuality. Parental discretion is advised.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:
“Reborn Who drummer Keith Moon rocks Mill Valley…Mick Berry doesn’t just tell the story…he also plays Moon’s drum parts on some of the band’s biggest hits. Sometimes…both at the same time…wonderfully dynamic…Even when he’s drumming on his legs…it’s terribly compelling…eerie accuracy…when he picks up those sticks, he’s on fire. Sam Hurwitt, Marin Independent Journal
"Musical History and Theatrical Genius" Loretta Janca, SF Bay Area Director
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2120 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
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