The full cast has been announced for the upcoming London revival of Jason Robert Brown’s song cycle Songs For a New World at Upstairs at the Gatehouse.
Directed by Kai Wright, the cast will include: Lizzy Parker (Heathers the Musical, original UK and Ireland tour, Elixir, The Other Palace); Eleanore Frances (Woven The Musical, Nine Muses Theatre Co, Hamlet in Pieces, Dixon Studio); Luke Walsh (We Will Rock You, Anthem of the Seas, Rock of Ages, UK tour) and Christopher Cameron (Bat Out of Hell, Dominion Theatre, Are You As Nervous As I Am?, Greenwich Theatre).
Commenting on the new production from Quite Good Theatre which will play the Highgate venue from 4 February until 3 March 2024, Wright said: “Having made my professional directorial debut with this production in Southend last year, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to give this beautiful show a further life at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, as part of what is sure to be an exciting and innovative new era for the venue under the artistic direction of Annlouise [Butt] and Isaac [Bernier-Doyle].
“The themes of life, love and existential turmoil continue to resonate twenty-eight years after its original off-Broadway outing, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to explore this collection of stories, masterfully scored by the irrefutably brilliant Jason Robert Brown, within the context of the 2020s.”
The creative team for the production also includes musical director Liam Holmes, sound designer Glenn Oxenbury, lighting designer Jason Fenn and production designer Sophie Goodman.
The first produced show written and composed by the multi-award-winning Brown (The Bridges of Madison County, Parade, 13 and The Last Five Years), Songs For a New World, was originally produced Off-Broadway in 1995. Featuring just four performers and a variety of music genres including pop, jazz and gospel, the show premiered in London in 2001 at the Bridewell Theatre. The first London revival in 2005 at the St James Theatre featured Cynthia Erivo, Jenna Russell, Damian Humbley and Dean John-Wilson.
Angela Thomas
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