The Amas Musical Theatre celebrates their 50th season with a presentation of Bridges: A New Musical. The show has book and lyrics by Cheryl L. Davis and music by Douglas J. Cohen, This is the first of four new musicals in development included in this year’s “Dare to Be Different” series.
Press notes describe the show as follows:
In 1965, a young woman boldly joins a march to fight for her civil rights. Decades later, another young woman faces her own battle for equality. As their stories collide across time and distance, each must come to terms with who she is in the context of a changing and complicated world. Full of soulful melodies, Bridges: A New Musical is an empowering story that explores our country’s past and present – how far we’ve come, how far we have to go, and the bridges we must cross to get there.
Amas Artistic Producer Donna Trinkoff adds: “Bridges” is a unique and highly original musical that juxtaposes two battles for civil rights in this country that take place almost 50 years apart. The struggle among the freedom fighters in 1960s Selma, Alabama and the fight against proposition 12 in Oakland, California in 2008 are told concurrently through the personal struggles of two young women. It is a compelling story told with great artistry through the words and music of Cheryl L. Davis and Douglas J. Cohen. We are very excited to continue to be a part of the development of this important show.”
The creatives include direction by Jeffrey Page with musical direction by Chris Ranney.
The cast features Tyla Collier, Christian Conner, DeMone, Tina Fabrique, Badia Farha, Philip Hoffman, Victoria Lanzillo, Judy McLane, Kevin Morrow, Zal Owen, David Rogue, Raun Ruffin, Cliff Sellers, and Jada Temple.
Tickets for Bridges: A New Musical are FREE, but reservations are required. Please email boxoffice@amasmusical.org or call (212) 563-2565. Seating is limited.
Performances are Thursday, November 15 at 3pm & 7pm and Friday, November 16 at 3pm at A.R.T./New York Theatres located at 502 West 53rd Street – 10th Avenue & 53rd Street.