Performer and member of boy band NSYNC, JC Chasez, is trying his hand at musical theater! The singer, songwriter, producer and actor has teamed up with songwriter and composer Jimmy Harry to create a concept album inspired by Mary Shelley‘s 1818 novel, Frankenstein.
The album, titled “Playing With Fire”, will feature 16 tracks and blend electronic pop and classical music. According to description on Broadway Records, Playing With Fire reimagines the classic tale through a conversation between Frankenstein and his creation, The Creature, at the grave of Frankenstein’s wife, Elizabeth ten years after her murder. Through dynamic interplay of dialogue and shared flashbacks of key events in both their lives, the concept album plunges into the heart of their intertwined destinies. As they confront their past actions and the devastating impact they’ve had on one another, Frankenstein and The Creature gradually find understanding, sympathy, and forgiveness.
The album will feature performances by Chasez, Cardamon Rozzi, and Lily Elise, Playing With Fire is a profound exploration of love, redemption, and the human condition.
Chasez also took the stage at Elsie Fest last night, alongside Darren Criss, to discuss and promote the new project.
Playing With Fire will be released on October 25 and can be pre-ordered here.