This October, Brüka Theatre proudly announces the Reno premiere of Club Inferno, the electrifying, award-winning glam-rock musical created by Reno native Kell Kittell (book & lyrics) with music by Peter Fogel (music & lyrics). Originally a San Francisco cult sensation, Club Inferno blazes back with a reimagined production that fuses outrageous humor, high-voltage rock anthems, and dazzling theatrical spectacle.
Nightclub diva Dante is electrocuted mid-performance and wakes up in the most fabulous nightclub of all—Hell! Guided by the ancient poet Virgil, she journeys through an all-female underworld: nine levels, each ruled by icons from Cleopatra to Judy Garland. Along the way, she confronts the sins of fame, desire, and excess, all to an addictive glam-rock score. Filled with scandalous humor, dazzling costumes, and literally electrifying performances, the show turns Dante’s Divine Comedy into a cabaret of sin and redemption. By the end, our Dante discovers that in Hell, the only way out is to own exactly who you are—heels and all.
Praised for its bold creativity and theatrical flair, Club Inferno earned nine nominations from the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle in its original run, winning Best Original Score and Best Original Book (Musical). Critics hailed it as:
> “A riotously fun glam rock musical… bursting at the seams with rock excess and hoary one-liners.” — 48 Hills
“Club Inferno puts the comedy in ‘The Divine Comedy’—Rocky Horror meets The Cramps.” — SFist
“Explosive performances, jaw-dropping costumes, and glam rock energy turned up to 11.” — Talkin’ Broadway
> “Bringing Club Inferno home to Reno is a full-circle moment,” says Kittell. “This show celebrates individuality, resilience, and the outrageous joy of being unapologetically yourself—messages that feel more vital than ever.”
Celebrating its 31st season in downtown Reno, Brüka Theatre is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists, and the acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka, is a non-equity, small professional, not-for-profit theater company and a member of the National Theatre Communications Group. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.
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