Thom Sesma Replaces Paul Kandel in Old Globe’s The Times They Are A-Changin’

Thom Sesma has replaced Paul Kandel in the Old Globe Theater’s upcoming production of The Times They Are A-Changin’, which will feature the songs of rock superstar Bob Dylan. The musical, which is conceived, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Twyla Tharp, will play January 25-March 5 and is scheduled to open officially on February 9.

The show also stars Michael Arden and Jenn Collela, and the ensemble includes Justin Bohon, Joshua Dean, Albert Guerzon, Charlie Hodges, Doug Kreeger, Marty Lawson, Tamara Levinson, Jason McDole, Jonathan Nosan, Joseph Putignano, Sean Stewart, and Jackie Seiden. The show’s creative team will include Santo Loquasto (sets and costumes), Donald Holder (lighting), and Michael Dansicker (musical direction, orchestrations, and arrangements).

The show concerns a low-rent traveling circus run by Capt. Arab (Sesma), whose wagon hasn’t moved from its location in some time — although not for lack of effort by his ragtag band of clowns and performers. Among them is animal trainer Cleo (Colella), a young woman exploited by Capt. Arab and loved by his son, Coyote (Arden), who longs for a world outside the confines of the family business.

Sesma’s Broadway credits includes Man of La Mancha, Search and Destroy, Chu Chem, Nick & Nora, and the original production of La Cage Aux Folles. He received a Barrymore Award nomination last year for playing the title role in the Arden Theatre’s Company’s production of Sweeney Todd.