New York Theatre Workshop's new Sia musical Saturday Church, currently in previews at the Off-Broadway company, has added a week to its run, which will now continue through October 19. Previews began August 27, and opening night is September 15. Whitney White (The Last Five Years) is at the helm.

The new musical has been written by book writer and additional lyricists Damon Cardasis and James Ijames and additional composer Honey Dijon, along with Sia. A 14-track concept album digitally released August 22 via Joy Machine Records. A physical LP edition of the album dropped August 28 and is available for purchase at New York Theatre Workshop and from JoyMachineRecords.com.

Saturday Church tells the story of Ulysses, a New York City kid who is also the fiercest tenor at his aunt’s church. A chance encounter on the subway introduces him to the world of Saturday Church, a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ youth. According to press notes, Saturday Church boldly asks, “Is faith only for the Holy?” and “Are there any queens in the house?!!!!” The work is adapted from Cardasis' film of the same name.

Leading the cast are Bryson Battle and Tony winners J. Harrison Ghee and Joaquina Kalukango, sharing the stage with B Noel Thomas (SuperYou), Anania (Gaydar), Primo Thee Ballerino (CATS: The Jellicle Ball), Veyonce Deleon (Being the Digital Griot), Dava Huesca (CATS: The Jellicle Ball), Kristolyn Lloyd (Liberation), Kareem Marsh (Goddess), Jackson Kanawha Perry (Stuntboy: In the Meantime), Caleb Quezon (Kinky Boots!), Damani Van Rensalier (BOOP! The Musical), and Wade Watson (Goddess). Swings Fernell Hogan (Kimberly Akimbo), Michael Samarie George (The Wiz), and J'Quay Gibbs (RENT) round out the company.

Saturday Church features music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Special Tony Award recipient Jason Michael Webb (MJ The Musical) and Grammy winner Luke Solomon (Beyonce’s Renaissance), and choreography by Obie winner Darrell Grand Moultrie (Fat Ham). The production also features scenic design by David Zinn (Stereophonic), costume design by Qween Jean (CATS: The Jellicle Ball), lighting design by Adam Honoré (CATS: "The Jellicle Ball"), and sound design by Gareth Owen (Hell’s Kitchen). Music direction is by Deah Love Harriott (for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf), with music production by Grammy winner Chris Penny (Beyonce’s Renaissance). Casting is by Nicholas Petrovich and Erica Hart. Jhanaë K-C Bonnick serves as stage manager.

Also on the creative team are Darius Thomas (Semblance) as hair and wig designer, Rachel Christopher (for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf) as vocal coach, Dave Anzuelo of Unkle Dave's Fighthouse (Merrily We Roll Along) as fight choreographer, and Kelsey Rainwater (Jordans) as intimacy coordinator.

Saturday Church is produced by special arrangement with Tim Levy and Cindy Tolan.

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