A New Brain
Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by William Finn and James Lapine
William Finn, after winning a Tony Award for the musical, “Falsettos,” was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm. From his near death experience comes this touching musical comedy about an artist who has lost connections with his life, friends, and family--specifically his loving mother, his male lover, and his female best friend. With the mixing of hospital lingo and a little “heart and music,” the audience learns from a dancing frog some valuable lessons about what they take for granted each and every day.
-CREATIVE TEAM-
Directed and Choreographed by Steve Edlund & Lili Fuller Music Directed by Billy Thompson Produced by Natalie Peyser Stage Managed by Melissa Trupp Scenic Designed by Steve Edlund Lighting Designed by Liza Burns & Sara Nishida Costume Designed by Lili Fuller & Sarah Morris Sound & Projections Designed by Jesse Laks Props Design by Brittany Perham-McWhorter Technical Directed by Melissa Trupp Poster Designed by Melissa Trupp & Brent Lomas |
-CAST-
Gordon Michael Schwinn: Chase Williamson Homeless Lady: Jess Perlman Mr. Bungee: D.J. Cashmere Rhoda: Katie Marienthal Richard: Nick Zayas Waitress / Nancy D: Catherine Ricafort Dr. Jafar Berensteiner: Keith Barletta Mimi Schwinn: Briga Heelan Roger-Delli-Bovi: Corey Bretsch The Minister: Sean Krantz |