Triple Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell is stepping into the role of producer for the first time for the world premiere of King of Pangea in London.
Mitchell is joining lead producers Nicole LaFountaine of Straighten Your Crown Productions, Jaime Bartolett and Luke Katler to present the musical at the King’s Head Theatre from 7 June to 6 July.
Featuring a book, music and lyrics by Martin Storrow and directed by Richard Israel, Mitchell’s connection to the project began when he became a writing mentor during the Barn on Fire new musical writers’ residency programme in Fire Island Pines in New York.
Commenting on the musical, Mitchell said: “There is no escaping death and loss and how we process these tragedies often comes without a map. King of Pangea is the map. A beautiful map to the other side of grief, loss and eventual salvation. When I heard Martin’s stunning music I knew I wanted to do anything I could to help others hear this moving melodic story. This musical confirms life is to be lived every day even through the loss of the people we love most.”
Based on Storrow’s own experience, the new musical follows protagonist Christopher Crow who faces the loss of his always optimistic mother by escaping to the only place that makes sense – the imaginary island of his childhood.
Angela Thomas
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