Superhero (musical)

Superhero is a musical with music and lyrics by Tom Kitt, and a book by John Logan. The musical premiered Off-Broadway in February 2019.

Superhero
MusicTom Kitt
LyricsTom Kitt
BookJohn Logan
Productions2019 Off-Broadway

Background

In July 2017, staged readings took place as part of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Music Theater Conference. The cast included Kelli O'Hara, James Snyder, and Kyle McArthur.[1]

The song "I'll Save the Girl", featuring McArthur, was premiered online on January 8, 2019, in advance of the Off-Broadway opening.[2]

Productions

The world premiere of Superhero was announced on May 9, 2018 as part of the Second Stage Theatre 2018/19 season.[3] The cast includes Kate Baldwin, Bryce Pinkham and Kyle McArthur (returning from the staged readings). Additional casting was announced on October 23. The production opened Off-Broadway on February 28, 2019 at the Second Stage Theatre, following previews from January 31. It is directed by Jason Moore. The musical has musical staging by Lorin Latarro, scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Sarah Laux, lighting design by Jen Schriever, sound design by Brian Ronan, projection design by Tal Yarden, and illusion design by Chris Fisher.[4][5]

Overview

Charlotte Branson's husband died two years ago. Her 15-year-old son, Simon, is so upset at his father's death that he will not visit his grave site. Instead, he fantasizes about a "superhero".[6]

Casting
Character 2019 Off-Broadway[5]
Charlotte Branson Kate Baldwin
Jim Bryce Pinkham
Simon Branson Kyle McArthur
Rachel Julia Abueva
Dwayne Jake Levy
Vee Salena Qureshi
Vic Thom Sesma
Dean Fulton Nathaniel Stampley

Musical numbers

Awards and honors

Original Off-Broadway production
Year Award Ceremony Category Nominee Result
2019
Lucille Lortel Awards[7] Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Kate Baldwin Nominated
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Bryce Pinkham Nominated
Outstanding Projection Design Tal Yarden Won

References
  1. McPhee, Ryan (2018-06-06). "Kelli O'Hara Set for Reading of New Tom Kitt Musical at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  2. "Kyle McArthur Previews "I'll Save the Girl" From the New Tom Kitt Musical Superhero | TheaterMania". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  3. Libbey, Peter (2018-05-09). "Second Stage Season to Feature New Works by Creators of 'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'Next to Normal'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  4. Peikert, Mark. "Read What Critics Thought of World Premiere Musical 'Superhero'" playbill, March 1, 2019
  5. Clement, Olivia (2018-10-23). "Thom Sesma and More Will Join Kate Baldwin and Bryce Pinkham in Superhero Musical". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  6. Stasio, Marilyn. "Review. 'Superhero'" Variety, February 28, 2019
  7. Gans, Andrew. "2019 Lucille Lortel Awards Nominees & Recipients" The Lucille Lortel Awards, May 5, 2019
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