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"Do It Now": A new musical about former Baltimore Mayor Schaefer

The cast of the musical "Do It Now" in rehearsal Wednesday at Fells Point Corner Theater. (photo by Jonathan Jensen)
The cast of the musical "Do It Now" in rehearsal Wednesday at Fells Point Corner Theater. (photo by Jonathan Jensen)

Nike coined the famous phrase, “Just do it.” For William Donald Schaefer, a powerhouse of Maryland politics at the local and state level for 50 years, it was “Do it now.”

That phrase, for years, scribbled on memos to Mr. Schaefer’s cowering staff, is also the title of a new musical based on Schaefer’s life.

The musical opens a sold-out debut run at the Fells Point Corner Theater tonight. It’s part of the Baltimore Playwrights Festival.

It’s the brainchild of the musician/composer Jonathan Jensen, and the actor/director Rich Espey. They join Tom here in Studio A.

Jonathan Jensen and Rich Espey are the co-creators of the "Do It Now" musical. (courtsey photos)
Jonathan Jensen and Rich Espey are the co-creators of the "Do It Now" musical. (courtesy photos)

Check the Fells Point Corner Theaterwebsite for additional options for acquiring tickets for the sold-out show, which runs through July 31st.

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