Theater News

Clifton Oliver Cast in Miracle Brothers

Clifton Oliver, who is currently appearing on Broadway in the ensemble of Wicked, has been cast as one of the two title characters in Kirsten Childs’ new musical Miracle Brothers, set to begin performances at the Vineyard Theater on August 25.

Tyler Maynard, who created the role of Mark in Altar Boyz and who will give his final performance in that show on July 10, will play the other Miracle Brother. The cast of the musical also includes Kerry Butler, Cheryl Freeman, Karen Olivo, Anika Larsen, Devin Richards, and Darrell Moultrie. Tina Landau will direct and Mark Dendy will choreograph the production.

Miracle Brothers is the story of two young brothers in 17th-century Brazil — one black and one white, one a slave and the other free — who are determined to find a new way to live. The show will have scenic design by G.W. Mercier, costumes by Anita Yavich, lighting by Scott Zielinksi, sound design by Brett Jarvis, projection design by Jan Hartley, orchestrations by Daryl Waters, and musical direction by Fred Carl.