PhotosGo Inside the Opening Night of Superhero Off-BroadwayKyle McArthur, Kate Baldwin, and Bryce Pinkham lead the cast of the new John Logan and Tom Kitt musical, which opened February 28 at Second Stage Theater.
By
Nathan Skethway
March 03, 2019
Cast of SuperheroJoseph Marzullo/WENN
Second Stage Theater celebrated the opening of the new musical Superhero February 28. With a book by Tony-winning writer John Logan (Red), and music and lyrics by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kitt (Next to Normal), the musical tells the story of a fractured family, a mysterious stranger in apartment 4-B, and an unexpected hero. Performances began January 31 and continue through March 31.
The world premiere of Superhero is playing in 2ST's Tony Kiser Theater with direction by Jason Moore (Avenue Q, The Cher Show). Leading the cast are Tony nominees Kate Baldwin and Bryce Pinkham as Charlotte and Jim, respectively, along with newcomer Kyle McArthur as Simon.
The cast of Superhero also features Julia Abueva (KPOP) as Rachel, newcomer Jake Levyas Dwayne, Salena Qureshi (Madam Secretary) as Vee, Thom Sesma (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) as Vic, and Nathaniel Stampley (The Color Purple) as Dean Fulton.
