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The Brand New
Nikola Tesla
“Light It Up”
An Original Rock Opera
From the producers of
“The DaVinci
Michelangelo
Experience”
10 Years Touring Production
Running 9 Months Off-Broadway with
100+ NYC Performances at
St. Luke’s Theatre and the SoHo Playhouse
Written by Rodgers and Rodgers
Copyright 2026 – DaVinci Exhibit Music Publishing (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved
Ahead of his time
Nikola Tesla “Light It Up” An Original Rock Opera is a high-impact, contemporary rock opera production that brings the life of Nikola Tesla to the stage through a driving rock score and cinematic storytelling. Featuring 13 original songs performed by a full live rock band, the production journeys through the defining chapters of Tesla’s life— inventions, innovation, obsession, and ultimate legacy. The stage production is highlighted with nonstop, multimedia videos that will draw the audience in and provide an immersive experience.
Songs such as I Am The Original Wizard of OZ, Dinner at Delmonico’s, Colorado Cosmic Cowboy, Wardenclyffe, Presence, Peace, and the anthemic Light It Up blend historical moments with emotional depth, presenting Tesla not only as a towering intellect but as a deeply human figure ahead of his time.
Bold, immersive, and accessible to audiences across cultures, Nikola Tesla “Light It Up” is a globally scalable rock opera that fuses musical live concert energy and timeless relevance—created to captivate, inspire, entertain, and ignite audiences around the world.
Nikola Tesla “Light It Up”
An Original Rock Opera
song titles in order of appearance
Born Tesla
Light It Up (Reprise) The Beginning
Money and Imagination
Dinner At Delmonico’s
I Am The Original Wizard of Oz
Hiding Inside My Mind
Colorado Cosmic Cowboy
Wardenclyffe
Liars, Thieves, Knaves, Highwaymen, and Banditos’
Presence
Standing On My Grave
Peace
Light It Up – Main Theme
Please download and enjoy the lead sheet for the original song “The Original Wizard of Oz”.
Nikola Telsa “Light It Up” An Original Rock Opera – Cast Recording soon to be released.
produced by
DaVinci Michelangelo Theatrical Productions
Written by – Mark & John Rodgers
Directed by – Bill Stine
Original Score by – Mark Rodgers & Fran Ellison
Lighting Design – Maarten Cornelis
Board Technician – Matthew Palmer