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Alan Cumming Brings Scottish Musical to Off-Broadway
5 Nov
Summary
- A musical love story told through paper artifacts opens Off-Broadway.
- The production recently won an award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- Alan Cumming aims to foster theatrical exchange between Scotland and NYC.
The acclaimed musical "A History of Paper" is making its New York debut Off-Broadway, commencing performances on February 12, 2027, for a thirteen-week engagement concluding May 16. Starring Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson, the production tells a unique love story framed by paper artifacts, from letters to shopping lists.
The show originated in Scotland, with its development beginning at Dundee Rep Theatre and a recent award-winning run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Alan Cumming, who is also the artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre, saw the production there and was instrumental in bringing it to New York.
Cumming expressed his excitement about presenting the musical in his "adopted home" of New York City. He stated his intention to foster a "theatrical exchange" between Scotland and Manhattan, with "A History of Paper" being the inaugural production in this initiative. Henderson, known for her roles in "Harry Potter" and "Bridget Jones," will be making her New York stage debut with this show.
