The Theatre Institute at Sage presents

Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical

Adapted from the books by Matt McElligott and Larry Tuxbury
Music and lyrics by Michael Musial
Book by Matt McElligot and Larry Tuxbury

November 30 – December 11, 2022 at the Schacht Fine Arts Center in Troy, NY (5 Division Street)

Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical is a new musical from the team that created Backbeard the Musical! Tori Godwin’s life is thrown topsy turvy when a freak accident reawakens Benjamin Franklin, who has been hibernating in her basement for centuries! Tori and her friend Scott must help Ben adjust to life in the 21st century. Complicating the situation is the fact that when Franklin’s energy drops, he transforms into a rampaging monster, desperately (and dangerously!) hungry for electricity. Can two kids and a reanimated electric zombie patriot save the planet? Find out in Benjamin Franklinstein the Musical!

Recommended for all ages!

Production Dates/Times:
(Please note Monday 12/5 & Tuesday 12/6 are dark days/have no performances)

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 10 am
Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 10 am
Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10 am & 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 2 pm
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10 am
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 10 am
Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10 am
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2 pm

To purchase tickets, go to
theatre.sage.edu or call our box office at (518) 244-2248

This production is generously sponsored by CDPHP, Cohoes Savings Foundation, the Rosenblum Companies and Acme Wood Flooring.

Established in February of 2011, the Theatre Institute at Sage is dedicated to providing quality live theatre and arts-in-education programming to Capital Region youth, educators and residents. The Institute also provides opportunities for Russell Sage students as performers, technicians and teachers. Programs include educational support services for Sage productions (such as in-class preparations, teacher dress rehearsals and study guides), a Saturday theatre arts school, camps during school breaks, and several theatre camps during the summer for children ages 5-18. Programs take place on the Russell Sage College campus in Troy, NY. For more information, call the TIS box office at (518) 244-2248 or purchase tickets on-line: theatre.sage.edu, or visit our Facebook (@TheatreInstituteatSage) and Instagram (@SageTheatre), to stay up to date on all our upcoming productions.