NewsPhoto Call: Preludes, New Show By Great Comet Creators and Starring Tony Winners, Opens Off-BroadwayLincoln Center Theater's LCT3 production of Preludes, the new musical by Dave Malloy officially opened June 15, following previews that began May 23.
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Krissie Fullerton
June 17, 2015
From the creators of the acclaimed Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, the show is inspired by the music of Sergei Rachmaninov. The story follows the Russian composer's struggle to overcome writer's block following a disastrous first premiere. Played by Ebert, the young Rachmaninov begins daily sessions with a hypnotist.
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Preludes, New Show By Great Comet Creators and Starring Tony Winners, Opens Off-Broadway
. The cast also features Eisa Davis (Passing Strange), Joseph Keckler (I am an Opera) and Chris Sarandon (Cyrano De Bergerac) as well as Or Matias on the piano, who returns to the team after collaborating on Great Comet of 1812.
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.