Coming October 2025: 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.”Our Center is Bruka Theatre’s Community Partner for our 2025/2026 season - Wild Card! #brukatheatrewildcard #brukawildcard #Pride2025 #clubinfernobruka #brukacommunity