A horror musical starring puppets is coming to Richmond

See “Cthulhu: The Musical!” at the Canal Club in July

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“Cthulhu: The Musical!” is adapted from the 1929 short story “The Call of Cthulhu.”

Photo by Josh Fitz / Liquid Reel

If you have “see an R-rated puppet horror musical” on your bucket list, good news. Oregon-based troupe Puppeteers for Fears will bring “Cthulhu: The Musical!” to the Canal Club on July 3.

A musical comedy based on the tale of the Lovecraftian monster, the show features original songs, live puppetry, and a full rock band. The troupe uses multimedia backgrounds to enhance the atmosphere of the production. Five actors helm the custom-made puppets.

The 18+ show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.

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