THEATREROO IS HEADING FROM BRISBANE TO THE BIG APPLE WITH THE US PREMIERE OF HONEYLAND

New York, NY - August 5, 2024: THEATREROO PRODUCTIONS, led by visionary producer CLARRY EVANS, is bringing a piece of Australia's rich theatrical legacy to the heart of the Big Apple, the US premiere of the original new musical, HONEYLAND, written by EVANS and DENNY LAWRENCE with choreography by MICHELLE LEMON, musical direction by CLARE COOPER, and direction by Lawrence.

Set against the backdrop of the revolutionary 1960s Boston, HONEYLAND, a coming-of-age musical, follows a group of college graduates navigating the era's defining moments—the civil rights movement, feminism, and the anti-Vietnam protests. ​ HONEYLAND promises a vibrant musical experience at Off-Broadway’s The Triad Theater (158 W 72nd St, New York, NY). Performances begin Sunday, October 13, and continue through Saturday, November 2nd. Opening Night is Sunday, October 13 (3 p.m.). ​ Tickets are $39.50 (+fees) and available here. Press are invited to any performance.

Experience the journey of young activists as they grow, love, and fight for change in a time of immense social upheaval. HONEYLAND, from Theatreroo, brings to life the passion and turmoil of a generation shaping its future.

“Our journey to New York has been a dream years in the making, temporarily paused by global calamities, but now fully realized,” says writer/producer Clarry Evans. “After a successful 2-and-a-half-year stint at The Basement in Bowen Hills, it’s time to embrace the wide horizons of New York's dynamic theatre scene.

Although we hold our Australian roots dear, HONEYLAND brings a fresh twist to our previously titled BABY BOOMER, with an all-American cast upholding our initial vision under a new cultural tapestry. Supporting this venture we have amassed a stellar team of ​ internationally experienced professionals including Australian director Denny Lawrence, and a New York-based company committed to making HONEYLAND a showcase of Theatreroo's innovative spirit on the global stage.”

HONEYLAND is the third collaboration for Evans and Lawrence, who have been working in musical theatre in their native Australia for several decades. Evans (with collaborator Judy Stevens) created several rock operas, including Macbeth and Boudicca, and co-wrote the musicals Live at the Trocadero, Brave New World Order, and The Merchant of Vengeance. Lawrence has written books and lyrics for shows such as Everywoman, The Land of Colored Dreams, Neon Street, California Girl, and High Time.

HONEYLAND will play the following schedule: ​
​​ ​ ​ Sunday, October 13 at 3pm
​​ ​ ​ Sunday, October 20 at 3pm
​​ ​ ​ Tuesday, October 22 at 7pm
​​ ​ ​ Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm
​​ ​ ​ Wednesday, October 30 at 7pm
​​ ​ ​ Friday, November 1 at 7pm
​​ ​ ​ Sat, November 2 at 2pm
​​ ​ ​ Sat, November 2 at 7pm

Tickets are $39.50 (+fees) and available at https://www.instantseats.com/?fuseaction=home.venue&artistID=26967&venueID=526. Press are invited to any performance. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at theater ½ hour prior to the performance.

Running Time: 70-80 minutes
​Website: honeylandthemusical.com or https://theatreroo.com/
​Media Kit with Photos

Casting by Jamibeth Margolis, general management by 22Q Entertainment LLC, producer consultant is Tweiss Productions, publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.

BIOGRAPHIES

DENNY LAWRENCE (Director/Creator) is an award-winning performer, writer, and director who has worked in Australia, Canada, U.K., and USA in theatre, film, and television whose extensive credits include five feature films, numerous telemovies, and miniseries and hundreds of hours of television. Recent theatre productions include The Crucible, The Caucasian Chalk Circle (both in Melbourne), and national touring productions of Always Patsy Cline, Educating Rita, Love Letters, Shirley Valentine, Glorious and My Brilliant Divorce.

In the early 2000’s Denny lived in New York performing theater and teaching at the Strasberg Institute and Stonestreet Studios. He was also Director of Television and Acting and Directing at the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.

At Theatreroo in Brisbane, Australia, Denny co-wrote (with Clarry Evans) and directed two new musicals: Utopia and Baby Boomer, and a satirical cabaret, Perfect World.

CLARRY EVANS (Producer/Creator) has been producing professional theatre in Australia for 45 years. In 2019, Clarry Evans founded Theatreroo with 75-minute versions of their well-known stage shows in a pub theatre setting. These include Macbeth: Contemporary Rock Opera, Boudicca - Celtic Opera, and Baby Boomer, which ran for 5 months in 2023 (re-titled Honeyland for its US premiere). Honeyland will open at The Triad Theatre in New York with performances in October/Nov 2024

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