Off-Broadway NewsJohn Kander’s Kid Victory Musical Opens Off-BroadwayKander and Greg Pierce’s newest work follows the return of a teenage boy who was missing for several months.
By
Olivia Clement
February 22, 2017
Brandon Flynn and Karen Ziemba
Carol Rosegg
The New York premiere of Kid Victory, a new musical by John Kander and Greg Pierce, officially opens February 22 at Off-Broadway’s Vineyard Theatre. The story follows the return of a teenage boy named Luke who was missing for several months.
Liesl Tommy, who helmed the world premiere at Arlington’s Signature Theatre, returns to direct the revised production. Performances began February 1.
Brandon Flynn (Thirteen Reasons Why) stars as 17-year-old Luke, and Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba, a veteran of Kander’s musicals, plays the role of his mother Eileen.
The cast also includes Ann Arvia (Mary Poppins), Joel Blum (Steel Pier), Daniel Jenkins (Big River), Dee Roscioli (Wicked), Blake Zolfo (The Lightning Thief), Laura Darrell (Frozen Live), and Jeffry Denman (White Christmas).
Kid Victory features a story by Kander and Pierce, music by Kander, and book and lyrics by Pierce.
The production also has choreography by Christopher Windom, scenic design by Tony Award winner Clint Ramos (Eclipsed), costumes by Jacob Climer (Informed Consent), lighting by David Weiner (Vineyard’s This Beautiful City), and sound design by Tony Award nominee Peter Hylenski (After Midnight). David Loud (The Scottsboro Boys) serves as music supervisor, Michael Starobin (Falsettos, Sunday in the Park With George) is the orchestrator, and Jesse Kissel (The Visit) is the music director.
See highlights from the Vineyard staging of Kid Victory below.
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