Get a first look at new musical Wonder, premiering this month at Massachusetts' American Repertory Theatre (A.R.T.), with brand new production photos. Take a look in the gallery below.
Taibi Magar is directing the musical based on on R.J. Palacio’s bestselling novel of the same title, as well as its 2017 film adaption. Wonder began performances December 9 at the Loeb Drama Center, where it will run through February 8, 2026. Opening night was December 17.
Grammy Award-winning duo A Great Big World (Ian Axel and Chad King) have created the music and lyrics for the musical, with a book by Sarah Ruhl. Wonder follows the Pullman family and son Auggie, who has long worn a space helmet to hide his facial difference, as he navigates a world of kindness and cruelty.
The cast includes Garrett McNally and Max Voehl sharing the role of Auggie, Melvin Abston as Mr. Tushman, Donovan Louis Bazemore as Jack Will, Diego Cordova as Justin, Kaylin Hedges as Via, Kylie MiRae Kuioka as Summer, Raymond J. Lee as Mr. Browne, Reese Levine as Julian, Alison Luff as Isabel, Skylar Matthews as Charlotte, Javier Muñoz as Nate, Paravi as Miranda, Nathan Salstone as Space Auggie, Pearl Sun as Ms. Petosa and Mrs. Albans, and Nicholas Trupia as Amos. The ensemble comprises Ryan Behan and Maddy Le.
Wonder features choreography by Katie Spelman, scenic design by Matt Saunders, associate scenic design by Colin McIlvaine, costume design by Linda Cho, associate costume design by Herin Kaputkin, lighting design by Bradley King, sound design by Cody Spencer, associate direction by Cagla Karslioglu, music supervision by Nadia DiGiallonardo, music direction by Ryan Cantwell, acting coaching by Najah Muhammad, text vocal coaching by Kate Wilson, singing vocal coaching by Chris York, consultation by Matthew Joffe and Patricia Chibbaro, and production stage management by Timothy R. Semon.
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Garrett McNally, Nathan Salstone
Nathan Salstone, Javier Muñoz, Alison Luff, Garrett McNally, Kaylin Hedges
Alison Luff, Garrett McNally
Garrett McNally, Donovan Louis Bazemore
The company of Wonder
