IndependenceCommunity Theatre closes its current season with “Songs for a New World” With arousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, featuring tightharmonies and darling vocals, “Songsfor a New World” transports its audience from the deck ofa Spanish sailing ship bound for a new land, to the ledge of a New Yorkpenthouse. Characters range from a young man in the Bronx who dreams ofbecoming a famous basketball player, to a forlorn and neglected Mrs. Clauslamenting as Christmas approaches. Music andlyrics by Jason Robert Brown Conceivedby Daisy Prince Directedby Dawn Sniadak Yamokoski MusicDirection by Bryan Bird Cast: Ian Atwood, Derrick Winger, Trey Gilpin, AliciaFogal, Nan Golz and Kimberly Sullivan Show dates: May 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 pm; Sunday matinee on May 14 at 2 pm. Performances are at: IndependenceOld Town Hall, 6652 BrecksvilleRd. Cost :$12. Reservations: 216-447-0443. For moreinformation, visit our website at http://www.independencetheatre.org. Produced by specialarrangement with Music Theatre International.