The Times They Are A-Changin' will play at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre Full cast announced

The Times They Are A-Changin', the new musical about the timeless tale of a young man�s coming of age, conceived by Twyla Tharp, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, will open on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on 26 Oct 2006, following previews from 25 Sep 2006.

The Times They Are A-Changin' is set inside a dream world populated by the performers of a low-rent traveling circus, run by the domineering Captain Arab and featuring Coyote, his rebellious son, and Cleo, the animal trainer caught between the two men.

�The greatest compliment I can give is that something moves me. Bob Dylan moves me. The Times They Are A-Changin' is what I see now when I listen to Dylan�s music,� says the shows creator, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp.

�I have no talent for flattery whatsoever, but Twyla's artistry knocks me out. Her production of The Times They Are A-Changin' is the best presentation of my songs I have ever seen or heard on any stage. It had a hold over me from start to finish,� says Bob Dylan.

Tharp was last represented on Broadway with the dance musical 'Movin' Out', which she also conceived, directed and choreographed, and for which Tharp won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Choreography and was nominated for Best Director.

The world-premiere production of The Times They Are A-Changin' played at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego from 25 Jan 19 Mar 2006. The twice-extended run of the musical attracted the largest number of new audience members than any other show in the history of The Old Globe.

The Times They Are A-Changin' stars Michael Arden, Thom Sesma and Caren Lyn Manuel and features Lisa Gajda, Charlie Hodges, Luke Longacre. Jason McDole, Jonathan Nosan, John Selya and Ron Todorowski. Completing the cast are Alex Brady, Lisa Brescia, Marcus Choi, John Herrera, Alaine Kashian, Keith Kuhl, Marty Lawson, Joseph Putignano and Jason Wooten.

The production features scenic and costume design by Santo Loquasto, lighting design by Donald Holder and sound design by Peter Hylenski.

The Times They Are A-Changin' has orchestrations by Bob Dylan and Michael Dansicker, with music adapted and supervised by Mr. Dansicker and musical direction by Henry Aronson.

The musical is presented on Broadway by James L. Nederlander, Hal Luftig/Warren Trepp, Debra Black, Terry Allen Kramer, Patrick Catullo and Rick Steiner.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on 6 Aug 2006.