THEATREROO PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the US premiere of the original new musical, HONEYLAND
written by CLARRY EVANS and DENNY LAWRENCE with choreography by MICHELLE LEMON, musical direction by CLARE COOPER, and direction by Lawrence
THEATREROO PRODUCTIONS
Proudly Presents
“[Honeyland] booms!” — Courier Mail
HONEYLAND
A coming-of-age musical set in the revolutionary 1960s
Music and Lyrics by CLARRY EVANS
Music Direction by CLARE COOPER
Choreography by MICHELLE LEMON
Book, Lyrics, and Direction by DENNY LAWRENCE
3 WEEK OFF-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT
OCTOBER 13th - NOVEMBER 2nd, 2024
THE TRIAD THEATER
OPENING NIGHT IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 3:00PM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE
THEATREROO PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the US premiere of the original new musical, HONEYLAND, written by CLARRY 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.
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.
The production stars Anika Buchanan as Helen, Abby Goldberg as Fran, Jacob Higdon as Tom, and Ben James Tyrrell as Mike. Kelsey Marshall understudies the roles of Helen and Fran, and Noah Marcus understudies the roles of Mike and Tom.
The production features costume design by Molly Goldberg. The producer is Clarry Evans, with additional production consulting from Tweiss Productions, LLC. The production is stage managed by Jackie Mates. Casting by Jamibeth Margolis and Meredith Hoddeson, general management by 22Q Entertainment LLC, publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
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 honeylandthemusical.com or here. 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/
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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