Joshua Henry to lead "Brave New World: The Musical" Industry Reading

5/18/2022 12:39pm


Aaron Grant Theatrical has anounced that Joshua Henry will head the cast of "Brave New World: The Musical" for an invitation-only industry reading on May 23rd in Manhattan. Joining Henry will be Solea Pfeiffer, Ephraim Sykes, Mary Testa and Mike Wartella. Also featured in the cast will be Corey Brunish, Emma Degerstedt, Gabriel Sidney Brown, Gary Cooper, Tim Fraser, Sofia Khwaja, Kate Marilly, Ashley E. Matthews, Cal Mitchell, Anthony Sagaria, Deanne Stewart, Michael Wordly and Claudia Yanez. Adapted from the novel by Aldous Huxley, "Brave New World: The Musical" will feature a book by Ben Andron, music by John McDaniel, with additional music by Jonnie Rockwell and lyrics by Bill Russell. Karen Carpenter will direct this reading. In the futuristic dystopian world, love, art, faith – the things that make us human – have been abolished in favor of sex, drugs, and constant distraction. World Controller Thomas Mond the ringleader and puppet-master of this world, is responsible for keeping his genetically engineered citizens happy, content, and distracted at all times. But when one of his perfect subjects, Lenina, begins to question her place, cracks in the perfection begin to form. The cast has been assembled by casting director Stephen De'AngelisAaron Grant Theatrical serves as the general manager. For more information, please visit theatrical.ag/BNW. Press contact: David Gersten & Associates (212/575-0263)...