Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (2014)
The haunting tale of fraternal love, lust, jealousy and revenge, begins with Joe McCandless reflecting on a past tragedy involving his two older brothers battling over a girl which ended in the unfortunate deaths of all three. Now with Joe as an adult and two boys of his own, he’s watching an all too familiar scenario play out before his eyes. With his sons at each other’s throats, Joe’s story will either save or destroy the McCandless family.
Touring across North America during Nov/Dec 2014, Ghost Brothers of Darkland County was written by best-selling author Stephen King, with music by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp, and musical direction by Grammy Award-winning T Bone Burnett
Touring across North America during Nov/Dec 2014, Ghost Brothers of Darkland County was written by best-selling author Stephen King, with music by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp, and musical direction by Grammy Award-winning T Bone Burnett
Coverage by a local Orono TV channel about Opening night
Reviews:
The Hollywood Reporter: Ghostbrothers of Darkland County: A Theater Review
"Among the musical highlights is the classic rock-sounding "How Many Days," put over forcefully by Burke sounding uncannily like Mellencamp; .... The exception is Burke, displaying a compelling charisma as the troubled paterfamilias. "
New York Times: Blood Brothers, Their Feuds, for Generations
" Mr. Burke has a rich, husky baritone and capably transmits Joe’s stolid determination to keep history from repeating itself."
Digital Journal: Review: 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County' is great, has room to improve
"while the actors played their roles magnificently, particularly the ever-smooth Jake La Botz and tormented Billy Burke, "
The Hollywood Reporter: Ghostbrothers of Darkland County: A Theater Review
"Among the musical highlights is the classic rock-sounding "How Many Days," put over forcefully by Burke sounding uncannily like Mellencamp; .... The exception is Burke, displaying a compelling charisma as the troubled paterfamilias. "
New York Times: Blood Brothers, Their Feuds, for Generations
" Mr. Burke has a rich, husky baritone and capably transmits Joe’s stolid determination to keep history from repeating itself."
Digital Journal: Review: 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County' is great, has room to improve
"while the actors played their roles magnificently, particularly the ever-smooth Jake La Botz and tormented Billy Burke, "
Fan Comments on Twitter about Billy's performance