Comet Boy, the Musical Movie

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Beth Kille

Jim Smith and Jenna Joanis performing during filming for "Comet Boy" at Hinckley Productions.

media release: $10 cover

Movie Screening 7-8:30pm; Musical Performances to follow by: Jeanne Bindley and Jenna Joanis of the Medicare Mamas, 7ucky Vita, Dan Kennedy, and Shawndell Marks Trio featuring Jenna Joanis and Dan Kennedy.

Emceed by Michael Bruno

“Comet Boy, the Musical," is a show featuring the writing and original music of Jackie Bradley, reflecting her journey with a loved one through depression, ending in suicide. The story is based on “Comet Boy,” Bradley's first album of original songs. It's not presented in a dark way, but rather, a sensitive one. The show ends on an uplifting note inviting the audience to be a light for those who have lost the will to shine.

In 2019 the debut of “Comet Boy the Musical” was a huge success, performed before a sellout audience in Madison, WI. Because this project was met with overwhelming love, acceptance, and demand, Bradley planned to reprise it in September of 2020 during Suicide Prevention Week. With the onset of the pandemic, this plan quickly changed and Bradley worked with a team to create a movie version of the musical, which first aired in September 2020 to help spread the word about prevention, destigmatization and awareness of mental health issues and suicide. Also, a new, live recording (CD) including the 14 tunes in the show was recorded and is now available via iTunes and Bandcamp.