MARCUS JOHNS TO MAKE DIRECTORIAL DEBUT AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL JUNE 2019
May 23, 2019
[Los Angeles, CA] Former Vine Star Marcus Johns has announced his next project – Viral: The Musical, a musical theatre show which is set to premiere at The Hollywood Fringe Festival in June 2019 at The Assistance League Theatre. Written and to be directed by Johns, the musical is an autobiographical story that chronicles Johns’ rise to social media fame through the lens of the main character, Kyle, who is played by Johns himself. The musical will take the audience on an honest yet comedic journey through the life of the new generation of celebrity. The show wrapped casting in May 2019 with Michael Donovan Casting and will include a variety of award winners and Broadway veterans – the full cast list has not been disclosed.
“Writing this musical was cathartic because it made me reflect upon and process what internet fame can do to a person. The story throughout the show is the most accurate representation of what I have been through in Hollywood. And I decided to write my story as a m
