Lauren Patten, Damon Daunno, Taylor Iman Jones to star in 'The Lonely Few'
The New York-premiere rock musical by Rachel Bonds and Zoe Sarnak will debut off Broadway with MCC Theater on April 26 for a five-week limited engagement.
MCC Theater has named the cast for The Lonely Few off Broaday, an original new musical premiering this spring. Performances run from April 26 to June 2 only, and opening night is May 20.
Featuring a book by Rachel Bonds and songs by Zoe Sarnak, The Lonely Few centers on Lila, who plays with a band called The Lonely Few in her small Kentucky town. Famous musician Amy discovers Lila's band and offers the band a chance to tour with her — which also leads to a blossoming romance between Lila and Amy. But can this new shot at life and love last for either of them?
The Lonely Few cast includes Tony Award winner Lauren Patten as Lila, Taylor Iman Jones as Amy, Damon Daunno as Dylan, Peter Mark Kendall as Adam, Helen J. Shen as JJ, and Thomas Silcott as Paul.
Additionally, the creative team includes directors Trip Cullman and Ellenore Scott, scenic designer Sibyl Wickersheimer, costume designer Samantha C. Jones, lighting designer Adam Honoré, sound designers Jonathan Dean and Mike Tracey, music supervisor Bryan Perri, music director Myrna Conn, music coordinator Tomoko Akaboshi, keyboard programmer Randy Cohen Keyboards, and guitar programmer Dillon Kondor. Orchestrations are by Sarnak and Perri, and arrangements are by Sarnak.
The Lonely Few premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in 2023. Patten, Daunno, Shen, and Silcott return from that production.
Check back for information on The Lonely Few tickets on New York Theatre Guide.
Photo credit: Lauren Patten, Taylor Iman Jones, and Damon Daunno. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Lonely Few playing?
The Lonely Few is playing at The Newman Mills Theatre at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theatre Space. The theatre is located at 511 West 52nd Street, New York, 10019.
How long is The Lonely Few?
The running time of The Lonely Few is 1hr 45min. No intermission.
How do you book tickets for The Lonely Few?
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What's the age requirement for The Lonely Few?
The recommended age for The Lonely Few is Children under the age of 4 are not permitted into the theater..
What is The Lonely Few about?
Lila and her band, The Lonely Few, have a standing gig at Paul’s Juke Joint in their small Kentucky town. When an established musician, Amy, gives them a chance to join her on tour, they take it. Love blossoms between Lila and Amy on the road, but can it endure? THE LONELY FEW is a New York premiere rock musical about the forces that launch us from home and the gravitational pull that can bring us back.
By award-winning composer ZOE SARNAK (A CROSSING, GALILEO) and RACHEL BONDS (JONAH; SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON) and directed by TRIP CULLMAN (MCC Theater’s YEN, CHOIR BOY) and ELLENORE SCOTT (FUNNY GIRL, TITANIQUE).
Who wrote the songs for The Lonely Few?
The song list for The Lonely Few has yet to be released and finalized. The songs in this new musical are written by award-winning composer Zoe Sarnak.
Who wrote The Lonely Few?
This new musical is co-written by two exciting young voices in the American Theatre, Zoe Sarnak (A Crossing, Galileo) and Rachel Bonds (Jonah, Sundown).
Who directed The Lonely Few?
Obie Award winner Trip Cullman and Ellenore Scott, who has choreographed on Broadway (Grey House), both stage this world premiere at MCC.
Is The Lonely Few appropriate for kids?
The age recommendation for this show has yet to be set.
Is The Lonely Few good?
The Lonely Few is a new musical staged at MCC, which has a track record of producing thrilling new works and Pulitzer Prize winners. Plus, Broadway talent stars in this show, including Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels) and Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill).
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