‘Songs for a New World’, the latest musical for Helpmann winning Luke Joslin, will open in Melbourne in June.
‘Song for a New World’, the first musical from Jason Robert Brown, tells stories of courage from the time of Columbus through to modern times.
The show will be staged for Melbourne by Blue Saint Producers at Chapel on Chapel.
“When we were thinking about directors for this show, we wanted someone who could recreate this beautiful song-cycle as imagery plays an integral role in the story telling of this piece. Luke Joslin has created a beautiful concept that pays homage to the original intent of the composer and a design for it to live and breathe in, focussing on the themes which make this production as timeless as it is,” said Blue Saint Producers, Joshua Robson and Damien Bermingham
Songs For A New World stars Teagan Wouters, John O’Hara, Nat O’Donnell and Linden Furnell.
Teagan Wouters, as Woman 1, is currently performing as Tzeitel in Fiddler On The Roof starring Anthony Warlow. Before that she performed the role of Lisa Houseman in the Australian Tour of Dirty Dancing and Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family Musical.
John O’Hara, as Man 1, recently toured in the tenth anniversary tour of Wicked and has just been a part of the new and acclaimed staging of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
Nat O’Donnell, as Woman 2, has recently performed the role of Diana in Doorstep Productions’ production of Next to Normal at Hayes Theatre Co, she also received a Green Room nomination for her performance as Olive in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Linden Furnell, as Man 2, recently cemented himself as a brilliant newcomer in the Australian theatre industry with his performance as Roger in the critically acclaimed production of RENT at Hayes Theatre Co. He also played various roles in the award-winning Sydney season of Violet
Director Luke Joslin said, “What a thrill to be working alongside Blue Saint to bring one of the most challenging pieces of theatre to life. This is theatre that rises above the music theatre genre, as we know it. An abstract musical with enormous vocal demand, Songs For a New World is a sequence of mini vignettes that snap shot the crossroads of life. It explores the decisions we make to change life as know it. What leads us to make these decisions? What are the consequences of these decisions? These questions are explored through a sublime musical score by Jason Robert Brown. It’s music that will stay with you for a long, long time.
“I’m delighted to be working with this stellar cast of Music Theatre specialists, the best of the best when it comes to storytelling. I can’t wait to begin the journey.”
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
The Loft, Chapel off Chapel
Dates: 2nd June – 12th June
Times: Tuesday to Saturday 8pm, Saturday 2pm, Sunday 1pm and 6pm
Tickets*: Adult $59 Concession $54 Group $49 (for 10+)
Bookings: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au or phone 03 8290 7000
*not including booking fees
Running time 1 Hour 30 Minutes – No intermission
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