Independence Community Theatre closes its current season with

“Songs for a New World”

“Songs for a New World” features music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. It has been described as an abstract musical, a series of songs connected by theme rather than narrative. The rousing score blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, featuring tight harmonies and darling vocals. It is a song cycle that takes the audience on a journey of life told though passionate, uplifting and soul wrenching music. The audience is transported from the deck of a Spanish sailing ship bound for a new land, to the ledge of a New York penthouse. Characters range from a young man in the Bronx who dreams of becoming a famous basketball player, to a forlorn and neglected Mrs. Claus lamenting as Christmas approaches.

Conceived by Daisy Prince

Directed by Dawn Sniadak Yamokoski

Music Direction by Bryan Bird

Cast: Ian Atwood, Derrick Winger, Trey Gilpin, Alicia Fogal, Nan Golz and Kimberly Sullivan

Show dates: May 19 and 20 at 8 pm.

Performances are at: Independence Old Town Hall, 6652 Brecksville Rd.

Cost: $12.

Reservations: 216-447-0443.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.independencetheatre.org.

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.