Directed by (鈥檚 The Wild Party) and choreographed by Tony Award winner (), the cast is headed by Tony nominee Josh Young, Tony nominee Tom Hewitt, , Tony Award winner , , Stanley Bahorek, , , and .
Previews began June 25.
The ensemble features , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Toni Elizabeth White and . The new musical has music and lyrics by Christopher Smith and a book by Christopher Smith and .
Amazing Grace is described as a "new original musical based on the awe-inspiring true story behind the world鈥檚 most beloved song. A captivating tale of romance, rebellion and redemption, this radiant production follows one man whose incredible journey ignited a historic wave of change. John Newton (Tony Award nominee Josh Young), a willful and musically talented young Englishman, faces a future as uncertain as the turning tide. Coming of age as Britain sits atop an international empire of slavery, he finds himself torn between following in the footsteps of his father 鈥� a slave trader 鈥� or embracing the more compassionate views of his childhood sweetheart (Erin Mackey). Accompanied by his slave, Thomas (Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper), John embarks on a perilous voyage on the high seas. When that journey finds John in his darkest hour, a transformative moment of self-reckoning inspires a blazing anthem of hope that will finally guide him home."
The creative team also includes and (scenic design), Toni-Leslie James (costume design), and (lighting design), (sound design), (hair design), David Leong (fight and military movement), Gillian Lane-Plescia (dialect coach), (orchestrations), (music coordinator), (music director, arranger, incidental music) and McCorkle Casting LTD (casting).
Amazing Grace is produced by Carolyn Rossi Copeland and Alexander Rankin.
Tickets for Amazing Grace are on sale via or by calling (877) 250-2929. Ticket prices range from $65-$139 (all prices include a $2.00 facility fee).
