SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Directed by JANET NEELY
Music Direction by KAREN GAHAGAN
Choreography by DONALD GREGORIO
June 10, 15, 16, 17 at 8pm
June 11 at 2pm & 7pm
Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre
Central Square, Cambridge
Directed by JANET NEELY
Music Direction by KAREN GAHAGAN
Choreography by DONALD GREGORIO
June 10, 15, 16, 17 at 8pm
June 11 at 2pm & 7pm
Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre
Central Square, Cambridge
Says the author of this gripping revue, “it’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to
make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back.” Jason Robert Brown (composer-lyricist of
the critical smash “Parade”) has the whole theatre community talking about his blend of savvy
showmanship and exciting contemporary sound.
Brown transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge 57 stories above
Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of characters ranging from a young man who has determined that
basket-ball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of
her dreams and a soulless marriage. These are the stories and characters of today, the songs for a
new world.
With a small, powerhouse multi-ethnic cast and a driving, exquisitely crafted score running the gamut of
today’s popular music, “Songs For A New World” is a great way to bring the next generation into the
theatre. It’s a remarkable achievement from a remarkable voice.
make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back.” Jason Robert Brown (composer-lyricist of
the critical smash “Parade”) has the whole theatre community talking about his blend of savvy
showmanship and exciting contemporary sound.
Brown transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge 57 stories above
Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of characters ranging from a young man who has determined that
basket-ball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of
her dreams and a soulless marriage. These are the stories and characters of today, the songs for a
new world.
With a small, powerhouse multi-ethnic cast and a driving, exquisitely crafted score running the gamut of
today’s popular music, “Songs For A New World” is a great way to bring the next generation into the
theatre. It’s a remarkable achievement from a remarkable voice.
CAST
Joshua Heggie
Mary O'Donnell
Kristen Huberdeau
Grace Sumner
Chas Kircher
James Tallach
Tracy Nygard
Aaron Velthouse
METRO’s "New World" Shines
By Beverly Creasey - Theatre Mirror
I’ve seen the revue before but Metro Stage’s version literally electrifies
the dark, funky Central Square YMCA theater space. The good news is
that they’re playing one more weekend (through June 17).
By Beverly Creasey - Theatre Mirror
I’ve seen the revue before but Metro Stage’s version literally electrifies
the dark, funky Central Square YMCA theater space. The good news is
that they’re playing one more weekend (through June 17).
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Review by Norm Gross - www.pmpnetwork.com
This grandly provocative and quite stimulating collection of new songs by
a fine young composer, performed by a superb group of youthful talented
singers was effectively directed by Janet Neely with stirring musical
accompaniment by a vibrant, onstage quartet conducted by keyboardist
Karen Gahagen, with equally notable choreography by Donald Ray
Gregorio. (My Grade: 5)
Review by Norm Gross - www.pmpnetwork.com
This grandly provocative and quite stimulating collection of new songs by
a fine young composer, performed by a superb group of youthful talented
singers was effectively directed by Janet Neely with stirring musical
accompaniment by a vibrant, onstage quartet conducted by keyboardist
Karen Gahagen, with equally notable choreography by Donald Ray
Gregorio. (My Grade: 5)
By Will Stackman - On The Aisle
The show depends mostly on the presentation of
Brown's lyrics in musical context, which this
experienced cast manages consistently under Neely's
direction
The show depends mostly on the presentation of
Brown's lyrics in musical context, which this
experienced cast manages consistently under Neely's
direction
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
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