Kate Baldwin stars in John & Jen off-Broadway
It has been announced that Kate Baldwin will star in The Keen Company's upcoming production of John & Jen by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row, off-Broadway from 10 February 2015, with an official opening on 26 February 2015.
The production will mark the 20th anniversary of the two-hander musical and will include the premiere of a new song, "Trouble with Men", written by Andrew Lippa.
The musical is an early work from composer Andrew Lippa, whose credits include 'The Wild Party', 'The Addams Family', 'I Am Harvey Milk' and 'Big Fish' and features lyrics by Tom Greenwald. Using just two actors, it tells an intimate story about connections, commitments and the healing of the human heart. The musical premiered Off-Broadway in 1995.
Kate Baldwin's Broadway credits include Lippa's 'Big Fish', 'Finian's Rainbow' (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), 'Wonderful Town', 'Thoroughly Modern Millie', and 'The Full Monty'. Her off-Broadway credits include 'Giant' at the Public Theatre.
Composer Lippa said of the announcement:
"It's beyond exciting to know that one of our foremost stage actresses is performing the role of Jen....Kate will bring the perfect combination of warmth, strength and humour to the part. Not to mention that glorious voice!"
Further casting and details of creative team are yet to be announced.
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