Ben Fox

A meteorite is dropping at new Marigny theatre today!! ☄️ Actually, three meteorites are dropping today... ☄️☄️☄️ And actually, we’ve dropped 21 meteorites already... ☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️ ☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️ ☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️ But you can STILL make it to see the LAST of the final meteorites drop! Our run of Personal Space is coming to an end today. The end of our songs, dances, cult meetings, comas, and sharts. You don’t want to miss this show, so make sure you get in the audience! ☄️ Personal Space ☄️ ☄️ Sunday, May 17 - 1:00PM 📍 @newmarignytheatre

Queer New Theatre Assemble! One More Chance to see these superheroes of the stage save the universe in Personal Space, a Gay Sci-fi musical, TODAY, May 17 at 1:00p @newmarignytheatre . This is Endgame, y’all! I ❤️ this cast, and the audiences have been loving them too so come out ONE LAST TIME and PACK the theatre with laughter and wonder!

Two More Chances (tonight May 16 at 7:30p and tomorrow May 17 at 1:00p) to see Personal Space, a gay sci-fi musical that I wrote, with music from me and @mattkruft directed and choreographed to kickass acclaim by @kendrauniquekendra , produced by @queernewtheatre and shown @newmarignytheatre I know I’ve been pushing this show HEAVY but it’s kind of the most important thing I’ve done professionally so NBD! I promise once it’s over I will have other facets of my personality 😝 Until then, check out this sassy mid song monologue!

Three More Chances to see me squeeze my Dad Bod (father figure) into a blue sequin jump suit! To what end? The end of the universe, hunny! Come to the New Marigny Theatre to see… PERSONAL SPACE!!! A Gay-sci musical!!!!! May 15 and 16 at 7:30p May 17 at 1:00p Find tickets in bio @queernewtheatre or at the door to avoid pesky Event Brite fees!!! With sliding scale tickets ranging from $15-$50 you would be a fool to miss out on the opportunity to find out what happens when a perilous one night stand ends in a meteorite crash that destroys expatriate Johnny Doodle-Dandy’s flat and possibly, all the laws of time and space! You’ll meet the world’s biggest pop star, her one-hit wonder little sister, a crooked politician, a nosy neighbor, an American Playboy with a questionable diet AND a cosmic Drag Queen!! The songs are smash hits, the choreography is electric, the set is out of this world and the costumes, oh the costumes!!! Special shoutout to the best costumer I know, @sarahmsilt for her keen eye for fashion and creativity. And also music director @arealfvntime for her keen ear for the lush harmonious you’ll hear on stage! This is an original musical, that I (and of course everyone involved) has put their entire heart and soul into. It’s also the biggest, most fantastic production I have ever written that has been a LABOUR even if it is of love, So please! PLEASE! Come check it out this weekend!!!!

So excited to start our second and final weekend of my Gay sci-fi musical, Personal Space, tonight through Sunday @newmarignytheatre !!! We have 4 more performances May 14 @ 7:30p May 15 @ 7:30p May 16 @ 7:30p May 17 @ 1:00p (matinee) All at the New Marigny Theatre 2301 Marais St Sliding scale $15-$50 tix When creating any piece of art/theatre there is also a hefty dose of reflection and gratitude. Over the last few months, it feels like every time I turn around something breaks. Whether it’s something major in my house, my car, or even my heart (my dear sweet cat, Ms Linda Evangelista pictured in slide 2 passed away a few weeks ago deep into a rigorous rehearsal schedule). I feel like a regular Brokiana Grande but this is the part where I Break Free (cause I can’t resist it no more!) On the bright side, even in the midst of late stage capitalism strangling the shit out of me, I have my art and my amazing community. A special shout out to @kendrauniquekendra , @pafiume , and @mattkruft , all visionaries and amazing talents who have helped make this musical more grande and fantastical than I ever could have imagined! Another shout out to @zoeygottago , @icebourglettuce @alclementine @sarahmsilt and @arealfvntime for their amazing hard work behind the scenes. Y’all are the true Divas of the World! And to the brilliant cast, @harriyekk @sapphireholoubek @sydney_lopez01 @noaah_smithh @mjamalthompson @amatthewbloom @quinn_lapeyrouse @mailezox @saltyy_dogs @lollyromps @kingcadescastle you all inspire me to step my game up every time we hit the stage! Additionally, I have the best friends and community who come near and far and multiple times to see and support the theater I make. I’m truly blessed to be surrounded by so much love and support. Especially from my Mom, @ruggiero.s who came all the way from New Jersey to see my show, TWICE. Love you lots! And finally, a lot of gratitude to @newmarignytheatre for lending us the amazing space to go to the end of the universe! So please be part of the reflection and gratitude by coming and experiencing gay sci-fi musical, Personal Space May 14-16 @7 :30 and May 17 @1 :00p at The New Marigny Theatre!

Queer New Theatre is thrilled to share our first ever Music Video for misanthropic anthem, Everybody’s Being an Asshole! Featured in our current sci-fi musical, Personal Space, Everybody’s Being An Asshole is a show-stopping number written by playwright @thebenfox (featured in the video as character Johnny Doodle-Dandy) and composer @mattkruft . Brilliantly choreographed by Personal Space Director @kendrauniquekendra who additionally edited, directed, and created this dazzling vision, the music video highlights what happens when a meteorite crash ruins an already perilous one-night stand! If you like, or even LOVE what you see you do not want to miss the final weekend of our sci-fi extravaganza starting tomorrow @newmarignytheatre . With sliding scale tickets ranging from $15-$50 we are hoping to see you all there! Support Queer Art/Theatre but especially bc this show (and music) is SO GOOD, y’all! Special shoutout to @allday57 and @siberianeworleans for so generously giving us a place to shoot our vid!! Y’all rock!!! Get Tickets on Eventbrite through the link on the @queernewtheatre instagram profile or by searching Personal Space on Eventbrite! Show dates include: May 14 @ 7:30p May 15 @ 7:30p May 16 @ 7:30p May 17 @ 1:00p (matinee) Stream Everybody’s Being An Asshole and all the music from the show by searching for “Personal Space: The Album” on all streaming platforms. Song by @thebenfox and @mattkruft Music Video choreographed, edited, and directed by @kendrauniquekendra Produced by @mattkruft Vocals and Lyrics @thebenfox Additional Vocals @chloebandita Bass @evanpaydon Drums @braydenturnerdrums Guitar @mattkruft Keyboard @vocaloutburst Percussion Instrument @mattkruft Dancers The Cast of Personal Space!!

Personal Space premieres TODAY! Get your tickets now for a gay journey that is out of this world!! AND we're excited to announce the full album is LIVE on all streaming services! Spend your day bopping to our music, and see the songs performered live tonight, at New Marigny Theatre!

☄️ Introducing Ben Fox as Johnny Doodle-Dandy 🌌 Queer New Theatre is proud to welcome Ben (he/him/his) to the Personal Space cast as the the person with the most fake smiles in the world, Johnny Doodle-Dandy. A little about Ben: Playwright, and Queer New Theatre Co-Founder, Ben Fox, is elated to bring gay misanthrope, Johnny Doodle-Dandy back to the stage! It’s been a long journey since first debuting the character in the original production of Personal Space featured in the 2019 New Orleans Infringe festival. Having since written, produced, and starred in three different local productions Killing Christmas, Go Cup, and the Gay Vampire Classic, You Really Suck, Ben has been on a journey to tell campy, heartfelt and genre-bending stories for the queer community and their allies. Catch @thebenfox on stage at New Marigny Theatre in Personal Space! Tickets on sale now on Eventbrite! #theater #nolatheater #musicaltheatre #musical #nolaonstage #queerart #lgbt #queer

Look, Ma! @mattkruft and I wrote a Pop Song! Blessed with the ethereal vocal stylings of @heybreaura , Middle of the Night is a cautionary tale of consumerism and the damage it’s done to our collective psyche. The song serves as a turning point in upcoming musical, Personal Space where Pop Icon, Veronica Watson proves yet again that she is a Diva with a message. I’m especially proud to share this song as our fourth and final single for Personal Space bc of it’s grand POP departure from our punk rock jam, Everybody’s Being an Asshole and the existential groove of End of Your Life. This is an eclectic collection of music, y’all!!! Get your tickets at the link in bio for @queernewtheatre or at the door @newmarignytheatre ! Music and Lyrics - Ben Fox and Matt Kruft Vocals - @heybreaura Keyboards/Production/Mix/Master - @mattkruft Personal Space premieres May 7 @newmarignytheatre and runs from May 7-10 and May 14-17. You don’t wanna miss it!

Queer New Theatre is proud to announce that Gay Sci-Fi musical PERSONAL SPACE, premieres ONE WEEK FROM TODAY at the New Marigny Theatre! (@newmarignytheatre ). With countless jokes, catchy AND campy heartfelt songs and a cast and crew that is out of this world you are not going to want to miss this instant classic! Tickets in bio @queernewtheatre After a one night stand ends in a meteorite crash that destroys his flat, expatriate, Johnny Doodle-Dandy’s life doesn’t explode: it supernovas! He soon finds himself navigating the mysterious streets of London, coming into contact with crooked politicians, the headless ghost of his neighbor, a Playboy cult, leader, and his favorite popstar. One might think he’d question the thread between all these strange occurrences, but he’s too busy juggling two full-time jobs in the throes of late stage capitalism to notice. Eventually, Johnny must travel to the edge of the universe to find answers in PERSONAL SPACE, a gay science fiction musical! Showtimes: May 7, 8, 9 @7 :30p May 10 @1 :00p May 14, 15, 16 @7 :30p May 17 @1 :00p -(On May 8, we’d like to invite everyone to stay after for our BIG OPENING WEEKEND AFTERPARTY hosted by Drag Race SUPERSTARS @dariennelake @mrskashadavis Tickets are available on Eventbrite or at the Door and are sliding scale ranging from $15-$50 with a suggested General Adminssion of $30. Written by Ben Fox @thebenfox Directed by Kendra Unique @kendrauniquekendra Music by Ben Fox and Matt Kruft @mattkruft Produced by Queer New Theatre @queernewtheatre Posts and all media by Olivia Sabo-Rush @pafiume

Happy new music Friday! Announcing the third single from our upcoming original musical Personal Space: We’re All Going to Die! London local Jeannette just can’t understand American Johnny’s nihilistic ways… Why can’t he just enjoy it some of the time? We’re all gonna die! Available on ALL streaming platforms Music and Lyrics - Ben Fox/Matt Kruft Vocals - @chloebandita , Ben Fox Background Vocals - @chloebandita , @heybreaura Keyboards - @vocaloutburst Bass - @evanpaydon Drums - @braydenturnerdrums Guitars/Production/Mix/Master - @mattkruft Percussion - @mattkruft , @sydcone Catch Personal Space LIVE starting May 7th at @newmarignytheatre . Tickets available NOW on Eventbrite

Did you know that in addition to creating a full body of music for my next original musical, Personal Space that my music partner extraordinaire @mattkruft and I will be releasing an entire album to accompany the stage production??? Featuring New Orleans based musicians??? I’m so proud of all of the music, especially our second single that you can now find on all streaming services by searching, “End of your Life” (from Personal Space the Musical). An introspective song that will ease you into any existential crises, “End of Your Life” is a stark contrast from our high energy first single, “Everybody’s Being an Asshole” released last month and also available to stream. Stay tuned for more singles as we get closer to opening night, May 7, @newmarignytheatre Go to @queernewtheatre to find tickets for all EIGHT shows of our very campy sci-fi production. @thebenfox @mattkruft - music and lyrics @patinthespinnyhat - vocals @evanpaydon - bass @braydenturnerdrums -drums @vocaloutburst - keyboards @mattkruft - guitars, edit, production, mix