A new musical is hitting New York City, with Guster frontman Ryan Miller behind the music and lyrics.
The Brooklyn Academy of Music revealed on Thursday (July 18) the full creative team behind the Lee Sunday Evans-directed musical, Safety Not Guaranteed, which is set to take the stage at the BAM Harvey Theater from Sept. 17 through Oct. 20. The story reimagines Derek Connolly’s indie film of the same name and features new songs by Miller as it follows Darius, a low-level journalist who is assigned to report on a classified ad offering the opportunity to go back in time. The show was adapted for the stage by Nick Blaemire.
Nkeki Obi-Melekwe (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen) star as Darius and Kenneth, respectively. Ashley Pérez Flanaganas, Pomme Koch, Rohan Kymal andJohn-Michael Lyles round out the cast.
“Building on our intention to contribute to the vitality of the American theater through investment in new work, we’re honored to welcome such a talented creative team and cast to BAM’s uniquely beautiful Harvey Theater,” said BAM Artistic Director, Amy Cassello, in a press statement.
Blaemire added, “I’ve been a fan of the film for years and always thought it could work as a musical, but the way it’s come together has been a series of serendipitous moments you can’t plan. Chance meetings with Ryan Miller and Peter Saraf and a lunch with Lee Sunday Evans sparked fast friendships and playful collaborations. And this wonderful cast and band have elevated the show beyond my wildest dreams. They’re all at the top of their game, and to be performing in the BAM Harvey, my favorite theater in the world, is a dream come true. I can’t wait to show New York what we’ve made.”
Tickets are available at BAM.org or by calling BAM Ticket Services at 718-636-4100. Ticket prices start at $35.
