Who’s Mike & Mindy?
Together since high school– circa 1980, Mike and Mindy found love and shared a dream of becoming huge singing sensations. But… with BIG dreams come BIG responsibilities. Therefore, to keep their dreams from being “flushed down the drain forever,” a plumber and hairdresser they became.
Flash forward 10 years… Mike and Mindy continue working at their day jobs, while tirelessly booking gigs and auditions. They even hold “Wild Weekend Jams” at their place in Brooklyn, for their wacky family and friends to sing, dance, and… “almost always have a good time.”
However, no family gathering is complete without its share of conflict and drama. The news that a hot-shot music producer might attend one of their jams ignites hope that this could be Mike and Mindy’s big break. Everyone is excited– everyone that is, except for Don, Mindy’s old-school Italian father. His staunch viewpoints and disbelief in the young couple’s dreams lead to a heated argument, resulting in Mike storming out the door.
With Mindy left feeling sad and frustrated, the family tries to salvage what’s left of the night. Amid the tension, a surprise visitor who may hold the key to their dreams shows up unexpectedly. With time being of the essence… Will Mindy be able to find Mike in order for their dream to become a reality?
What’s Their Journey?
Before Mike & Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam, writer Mark Corallo developed a jukebox musical based off of real “New York” characters entitled, Mike & Mindy’s Crazy Karaoke Party. During its inception, Mark wanted to develop a musical comedy that would bring people together from all generations.
In order to see if the show had legs, he turned to his long-time friend Eileen Nelson to join him on this journey. Eileen read the script and said… “This is amazing…Go for it!” Together, they entered the jukebox musical into New York’s Winter Festival in the Spring of 2018. Under Eileen’s direction, the show was nominated for BEST MUSICAL and BEST DIRECTOR.
After 5 SOLD-OUT performances and positive reviews, Eileen and Mark were determined to take the show to the next level. The duo, however, faced challenges as attempts to gain licensing for commercial music were nearly impossible. They had to make a decision… Jukebox Musical or Original Music?
As fate would have it, they met brilliant singer/songwriters, Bucky Heard and Timothy D. Lee, who created an original musical soundtrack for the show without compromising the storyline. Hence, Mike & Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam was born in 2019. The music is the heartbeat of the show and reflects the story and message perfectly through every song. Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers said, “I believe this music will provide healing, inspiration, and a much-needed escape during these crazy times.” We are ready to share this story with audiences near and far with the hope of bringing people together and awakening the dreams we all have deep within our souls.
