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Broadway Bound: 'A Walk on the Moon' Musical Premieres
16 Apr
Summary
- A new musical based on 'A Walk on the Moon' premieres this summer.
- The show is set during the final summer of the 1960s.
- It features music blending 60s sounds with modern pop sensibilities.
The musical 'A Walk on the Moon' will have its New York premiere this summer at The Laura Pels Theatre. Performances are scheduled to commence on June 15, with a strictly limited engagement concluding on August 22. The show, inspired by the 1999 film of the same name, centers on Pearl Kantrowitz, a Brooklyn mother. Her journey of self-discovery unfolds during a transformative vacation to the Catskills in the Summer of 1969.
The production is directed by Sheryl Kaller, with a book and lyrics by Pamela Gray, and music and additional lyrics by AnnMarie Milazzo. The choreography is by Josh Prince. The musical aims to blend the distinctive sounds of the late 1960s with contemporary pop music sensibilities, reflecting the cultural shifts of the era. It celebrates the music, culture, and optimism of that pivotal summer.
