Readings and WorkshopsChilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman Star in Readings of New Musical A Sign of the TimesThe musical, featuring songs made famous by Petula Clark and other 1960s hit-makers, made its world premiere last summer at Goodspeed.
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Andrew Gans
December 14, 2017
Chilina Kennedy
Industry presentations of the new musical A Sign of the Times, featuring songs made famous by Petula Clark and other 1960s hit-makers, will take place December 14–15 in Manhattan.
The cast features Chilina Kennedy (currently starring as Carole King in Broadway's Beautiful) as Cindy, Ryan Silverman (Side Show) as Brian, Van Hughes (Spring Awakening) as Dennis, Drew Seeley (Jersey Boys) as Matt, and Crystal Lucas-Perry (Bull in a China Shop) as Tanya.
Ryan Silverman
Monica Simoes
Directed by Gabriel Barre (Amazing Grace) with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter (School of Rock), the musical made its world premiere last summer at Goodspeed Musicals in Connecticut. Lucas-Perry reprises her performance from the previous engagement; the rest of the principal company is new to the title.
The ensemble comprises Lauren Boyd, Brad Bradley, Lauren Nicole Chapman, Melessie Clark, Natalie Charle Ellis, Mylinda Hull, Jeremy Gaston, Jeremiah Ginn, Lindsay Moore, Kevin Santos, Nathan Scherich, and Amos Wolff.
The new musical, conceived and created by Richard Robin with a book by Emmy-winning writer and performer Bruce Vilanch, concerns Cindy, whose passion for making a difference in the world takes her from her small Midwestern town to New York City. Set against the backdrop of the events in 1965—The Civil Rights Movement, Women’s Liberation, and the war in Vietnam—songs include “Downtown,” “I Know a Place,” “The Boy from New York City,” “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss),” and “If I Can Dream.”
Music supervision is by Joseph Church (The Lion King, Tommy) with music direction by Rick Fox (Jesus Christ Superstar), and casting by Tara Rubin Casting.
“It was quite an experience for A Sign of the Times to have had such a positive response during its first production at Goodspeed,” said creator and producer Richard Robin in a recent statement. “Using feedback from the Goodspeed audience and ongoing discussions with the creative team, the December presentations will showcase a number of changes to the book and score. As options for the next production are being explored, we hope that A Sign of the Times will make its next appearance on stage in 2018.”
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Journey Back Through the ‘60s With Crystal Lucas-Perry in A Sign of the Times
Journey Back Through the ‘60s With Crystal Lucas-Perry in A Sign of the Times
Crystal takes us through the classic songs of the show and gives an inside look at Goodspeed Musical’s Terris Theatre.
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This pop-fueled new 60’s musical features songs made famous by Petula Clark and other hit- makers of the day.
So what better way to share with you my time at Godspeed so far - then to use the songs from this brand new Musical! Ready for a wicked good time?
“Who Am I?” We’ve covered that already. So, check out who these amazingly talented people are! Keeping with the 60’s theme...Meet “The ASOTT Bunch”! Brady Bunch Squares with the entire cast, crew, team stage management, the musicians and even a few familiar faces from 1965!
There’s something waiting for you and its “Round Every Corner”. So keep clicking...
This show would not survive without these folks right here! From day one, they’ve been the Stage Management dream team and we truly couldn't live without their love. Stage management team: Chris Zaccardi, Raynelle Wright and Alexandra Laughlin
Every night, our incredible Tech Crew “Colour My World” with psychedelic lighting and sound — giving our audience one ‘far out’ experience!
“The Other Man’s Grass is Always Greener”... some are lucky, some are not, and some purchase their tickets in advance at www.Goodspeed.org
“I Know A Place” where we can go... Godspeed’s The Terris Theater at in Chester, Connecticut!
I’ve got Charlie’s Angels on my side and they’ve always got me covered. Nobody messes with Wardrobe. Wardrobe crew, Fiona Shaw Mumford, Erica Layman, and Ashley St. Pierre.
These boots are made for walking.. and dancing! to Tony Award Nominee JoAnn Hunter’s choreography.
Company Management takes such great care of us - around the clock. A direct quote from day one... Maybe its late but just “Call Me”. On the phone with Max Schwager.
New York Native Bruce Valanche wrote the book, Richard Robin conceived the story, and I get to bring their creation to life eight times a week. Getting to know and work alongside these two lovely people has been an absolute delight.
If only I could “Turn Back the Hands of Time” and reflect on my summer in Connecticut ... oh wait! I’ve been posting an “ASOTT Daily Photo” since the first day of rehearsal - so I can!
Look! Its a sign of “THE TIMES... get it?!
If its love, if it really is... we’re about to find out! #ItsThereInHisKiss. Cast members David Schoonover, Drew Franklin and Jeremy Gaston
I am SO in with this Crowd!
... that moment when Jennifer Caprio is your costume designer and you wish you could take your show costumes home with you. If my costumes could talk, they’d be belting this song. Fiona Shaw Mumford, Erica Layman, and Ashley St. Pierre
I only want to be with... All of you! My ASOTT sisters are something fierce. I love performing alongside these powerful and dynamic women. The Ladies of ASOTT Alexandra Matteo, Alet Taylor, Lauren Nicole Chapman, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Lauren Boyd, Melessie Clark, and Ephie Aardema.
This doesn't have to be goodbye... there’s still time to catch A SIGN OF THE TIMES running now through September 4th! Thanks for joining me on this far out photo journey and be sure to follow me on social media (Instagram @CrystalLucasPerry) (Twitter@Crystal_LP) and visit my website at www.CrystalLucasPerry.com. See you at the show!
