In Transit Begins Previews Tonight
NEW MUSICAL BEGINS PREVIEW PERFORMANCES TONIGHT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
OPENING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016 at CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE THEATRE
Book, Music and Lyrics by
KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ, JAMES-ALLEN FORD, RUSS KAPLAN and SARA WORDSWORTH
Vocal Arrangements by
DEKE SHARON
Musical Supervision by
RICK HIP-FLORES
Directed and Choreographed by
Three-Time Tony Award Winner KATHLEEN MARSHALL
Starring
DAVID ABELES, MOYA ANGELA, STEVEN “HEAVEN” CANTOR, JUSTIN GUARINI, TELLY LEUNG, ERIN MACKEY, GERIANNE PÉREZ, MARGO SEIBERT, CHESNEY SNOW, JAMES SNYDER, MARIAND TORRES, NICHOLAS WARD, ADAM BASHIAN, LAUREL HARRIS, ARBENDER ROBINSON, AURELIA WILLIAMS
NEW YORK (Thursday, November 10, 2016) – IN TRANSIT, Broadway’s first a cappella musical, begins preview performances tonight and officially opens on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).
IN TRANSIT, a funny and poignant new Broadway musical, follows the intertwined lives of 11 New Yorkers faced with the challenges of city life. With a groundbreaking a cappella score by a team including the creators of Pitch Perfect and Frozen, IN TRANSIT takes you on a journey with people hoping to catch the express train to their dreams—including the stops they make along the way. Modern yet timeless, IN TRANSIT is a story about all of us, set to music that will stay with you long after the ride is over.
With a book, music and lyrics by Academy Award winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Frozen), James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth, IN TRANSIT is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes, Nice Work If You Can Get It).
IN TRANSIT features a cappella vocal arrangements by Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, “The Sing-Off”), music supervision by Rick Hip-Flores (Rocky), scenic design by Tony Award winner Donyale Werle (Peter and the Starcatcher), costume design by Tony Award winner Clint Ramos (Eclipsed), lighting design by Tony Award winner Donald Holder (She Loves Me), sound design by Ken Travis (Aladdin), projection design by Caite Hevner, hair and wig design by Cookie Jordan and casting by Binder Casting, Inc.
IN TRANSIT stars David Abeles (Once), 2016 “America’s Got Talent” contestant Moya Angela (Ghost The Musical), 2012 American Beatbox Vice Champion Steven “HeaveN” Cantor (Broadway Debut), Justin Guarini (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown; “American Idol”), Telly Leung (Allegiance), Erin Mackey (Amazing Grace), Gerianne Pérez (Broadway Debut), Margo Seibert (Rocky), NYC beatbox and vocal percussion pioneer Chesney Snow (Broadway Debut), James Snyder (If/Then), Mariand Torres (Broadway Debut), Nicholas Ward (On the Town), Adam Bashian (Broadway Debut), Laurel Harris (Beautiful), Arbender Robinson (Shuffle Along) and Aurelia Williams (Broadway Debut).
IN TRANSIT is produced by Janet B. Rosen for Six Train Productions. Scott Landis serves as Executive Producer.
TICKETS & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Tickets for IN TRANSIT range from $89 – $159 and are available, along with the full performance schedule at www.telecharge.com (212.239.6200), or in-person at the Circle in the Square Theatre box office (235 West 50th Street).
SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITE
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/InTransitBway
Twitter: @InTransitBway
Instagram: @InTransitBway
#InTransitBway
Watch a sneak peek at the opening number, “Deep Beneath the City”.
To learn more, please visit www.InTransitBroadway.com.