We've got a first listen to the upcoming world premiere A Great Big World musical Wonder, set to begin at Harvard's American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) December 9. Opening night is December 17, with the run slated to continue through February 8, 2026 in the company's Loeb Drama Center.

Hear songwriters Ian Axel and Chad King (of the duo A Great Big World) sing "Moon Boy" from the show below.

With songs by A Great Big World and 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. Taibi Magar will direct the new musical based on on R.J. Palacio’s bestselling novel of the same title, as well as its 2017 film adaption.

The cast will include 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.

The world premiere will feature 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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