We can’t rave enough about a new musical coming to Second Stage Theatre, one of our new favorite places this season for their strong and diverse lineup. That new musical is Invisible Thread, formerly titled Witness Uganda. As previously reported, the cast went back to Uganda recently and upon their return announced the full cast. Well, while they were there they shot a new music video for the song “Beautiful” from the sure-to-be hit musical. Just listen below! It’s so… Beautiful!
While in Uganda, besides shooting a music video, in preparation for the New York premiere they met with the real-life Ugandan students the story is based on, participated in service projects, mentored orphans, and worked alongside local artists to take part in an exchange that will help to shape their performances and lives! Their main goal was to connect with the people and places that have inspired the show and to come home and share an authentic theater experience with audiences in New York City!
This will be the New York premiere of Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews’ new musical Invisible Thread directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus.The cast includes co-creator Griffin Matthews, along with Melody Betts, Rodrick Covington, Kevin Curtis, Tyrone Davis, Jr., Nkrumah Gatling, Latrisa Harper, Jason Herbert, Aisha Jackson, Kristolyn Lloyd, Michael Lluwoye, Corey Mach, Tiffany Mann, Jeremy Pope, Jamard Richardson, Nicolette Robinson, Adeola Role, Conor Ryan, and Jamar Williams.
“Determined to find his place in the world, 20-something Griffin leaves his job and his New York City apartment to volunteer for a charity in Africa. But when his altruistic aspirations collide with the real world, his life is changed in unexpected and profound ways. Inspired by a true story, this new musical infuses a world pop score with African beats in a journey about discovering whether changing the world is even possible.”
Invisible Thread will be produced in association with the American Repertory Theater, where the musical held its world premiere in February 2014 under the title of Witness Uganda. Invisible Thread will begin previews at the Tony Kiser Theatre on October 31, with an official opening on December 2, and a limited run through to December 27. Tickets are now available! Get them HERE.
And we’re LIVE!! A photo posted by Witness Uganda (@witnessuganda) on
