The best horror poster of the year does not go to a horror film but a horror musical, Creature From The Black Lagoon – A Raging Rockin’ Show!. Universal Studios Hollywood seems to be bringing back the classic horror monsters with the return of King Kong, and the Creature From the Black Lagoon.

2010 will debut a new 4-D multi-sensory King Kong attraction on the newly upgraded, famous Studio Tour and the Creature From The Black Lagoon – A Raging Rockin’ Show will debut on July 1, 2009.

For more information on both attractions or to order tickets visit UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.

The Creature From The Black Lagoon – A Raging Rockin’ Show:

Creature from The Black Lagoon—A Raging Rockin’ Show is a new musical stage adaptation of the Universal horror classic, opening exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A. With an approximate 25 minute running time, the show features an all-original score and dazzling Broadway-level production. This hip send-up to the classic thriller infuses romance and comic relief with extravagant stagecraft, acrobatic choreography and a hilarious and contemporary musical score certain to keep this highly entertaining musical moving at a sizzling pace.

THE GUEST EXPERIENCE:

Audiences will be immersed within a menacing Amazon environment, completely enveloped by the exotic sounds and feel of the jungle as they watch a twisted love story between beauty and beast, fraught with rage, romance and sweet revenge, unfold. From the production’s first moments, guests will be thrust into an unexpectedly outrageous, bizarrely romantic, melodic and often outlandishly comic adventure as this monster classic is re-imagined for the 21st Century.

A VERY ORIGINAL CREATURE SCORE:

The story of the “Creature From the Black Lagoon” will unfold to an original score, produced by award-winning composers and lyricists. Songs include:

“Black Lagoon” – is the opening number created to convey the overall tone of the show and introduce the audience to the Amazon environment and cast of characters. The song reprises during the performance. Music by Fred Barton. Lyrics by Fred Barton, Gerard Alessandrini, Ross Osterman.

“Slay Me” – is Kay’s solo performed during her choreographed swimming sequence with the Creature. Music by Peter Fish. Lyrics by Peter Fish and Ross Osterman.

“Prime Evil” — is an ensemble performance designed to tell the story of the Creature kidnapping Kay. Music by Peter Fish and Ross Osterman. Lyrics by Ross Osterman and Peter Fish.

“Strange New Hunger” — is a duet / love song between Kay and the Creature. The song reprises during the performance. Music by Gerard Alessandrini and Fred Barton. Lyrics by Gerard Alessandrini, Ross Osterman and Fred Barton.