Thank you for your interest in supporting the Off-Broadway premiere of Bone Wars! The show has been awarded a self-produced residency at the historic Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, where it will run for five weeks in the summer of 2026.

Bone Wars is an ambitious original musical based on the true story of Othniel Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope, the fathers of modern American paleontology. The two were also bitter rivals, and their hatred for one another fueled them to discover thousands of fossils in the latter half of the 19th century. Bone Wars brings this exciting period of American history and scientific advancement to life. This full-length musical features more than twenty original songs and will be performed by a cast of 18, with characters ranging from the historical (Chief Red Cloud, Buffalo Bill, Charles Darwin, and more) to the fantastical (a jury of dinosaurs called upon to end Marsh and Cope's feud). 

To produce a musical of this scale, we need your help. Our producing team has been hard at work for the past nine months, and we are thrilled to have raised an initial $50,000 toward our production budget. With this crowdfunding campaign, we hope to match that $50,000 and enter 2026 with a budget of $100,000. Having these funds secured will guarantee our ability to:

Every contribution makes a huge impact! If you are unable to donate at this time, but still want to support the show, please consider sharing this campaign with your family and friends. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @bonewarsthemusical -- please tag us and use the hashtag #BoneWars2026 in your posts! 

From the team at Bone Wars, we deeply appreciate your time and support. Thank you!