Theresa Wozunk, MMW Productions, Erik Stangvik, Tim Harper
In association with THEATER GARDEN LTD. Presents

LIBERTY: A Monumental New Musical
www.LibertyTheMusical.com

Book and Lyrics by DANA LESLIE GOLDSTEIN
Music by JON GOLDSTEIN
Adopted from the musical Lady of Copper by Dana Leslie Goldstein, Jon Goldstein & Robert Bruce McIntosh, Produced by Theater Garden, Ltd.

Starring

MARK ALDRICH, BRANDON ANDRUS, NICK DeVITO, RYAN DUNCAN,
C. MINGO LONG, VINCENT McCOY, KEATON MICUCCI, TYRONE L. ROBINSON,
EMMA ROSENTHAL, ABIGAIL SHAPIRO, TINA STAFFORD

Directed by EVAN PAPPAS
Musical Direction & Arrangements: JEFFREY LODIN
Costume Design: DEBBI HOBSON
Projection Design: COLIN DOYLE
Lighting Design: JAMIE RODERICK
Producing Consultant: TWELFTH HOUSE PRODUCTIONS LLC/JILL BERNARD
Casting: MICHAEL CASSARA CASTING
Associate Producer: JACOB LANGFELDER, LLC.
General Management: FORM THEATRICALS
Advertising/Marketing: AMANDA BOHAN MARKETING
Publicity: JT PUBLIC RELATIONS
Production Stage Manager: CHERIE B. TAY

42West
514 West 42nd Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Avenues)
(866) 811-4111 or www.LibertyTheMusical.com
Opening Night: July 4, 2016

I can’t think of a better way to spend the Fourth of July than to see Dana Leslie Goldstein’s and Jon Goldstein’s LIBERTY: A Monumental New Musical. And if you’re reading this after Independence Day, go see it anyway. Far beyond a one-day celebration, this is a tribute to the United States of America and the people who make it so special. In fact, I’m thinking it should be required viewing for us all – a reminder, a refresher, and an inspiration.

Set in 1884, Miss Liberty (portrayed by petite powerhouse Abigail Shapiro) has arrived on America’s shores. Not unanimously met with open arms, she finds herself in the position of fighting for a place in the current influx of immigrants. As she attempts to speak for all immigrants, prejudice and fear are the foes she must overcome. There’s the politician (Brandon Andrus) who has based his campaign on “we must protect our own,” and his upper class supporter (Tina Stafford who double duties as an immigrant). Mark Aldrich is the newspaper owner who spreads the word of Liberty’s mission, and Emma Rosenthal is poet who writes the now-famous inscription for the Statue of Liberty. The immigrants, voluntary and non-voluntary, who round out this impressive cast are Ryan Duncan, Nick DeVito, and C. Mingo Long.

History (although a great deal of it seems like current events) is brought to you through song and dance. Lighthearted “The Charity Tango” and “We Had it Worse” join forces with poignant “More” and “Huddled Masses.” Throw in rebel-rousing versions of “Making History” and “Horizon Finale,” and the audience is guaranteed to leave with a smile on their face and a restored pride in their country. LIBERTY is definitely A Monumental New Musical, and you shouldn’t miss it.

- Laurie Lawson -