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Vineyard Theatre Announces Dates for New York Premiere of Kid Victory

The new musical features music by John Kander, book and lyrics by Greg Pierce, and story by Kander and Pierce.

Bethany Rickwald

Off-Broadway

November 14, 2016

John Kander's Kid Victory, cowritten with Greg Pierce'' will have its New York premiere at Vineyard Theatre. — John Kander's *Kid Victory*, cowritten with Greg Pierce, will have its New York premiere at the Vineyard Theatre.
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The New York premiere of John Kander and Greg Pierce's Kid Victory will begin previews February 1 with an opening set for February 22 at the Vineyard Theatre, it has been announced. Tony Award nominee Liesl Tommy (Eclipsed) is set to direct the production.

In Kid Victory, 17-year-old Luke returns to his small Kansas town after a wrenching one-year absence. As his friendship grows with the town misfit, Emily, his parents realize that in order to truly find their son, they must confront some unnerving truths about his disappearance. The musical boasts book and lyrics by Greg Pierce, music by John Kander, with story by John Kander and Greg Pierce.

Kid Victory will feature choreography by Christopher Windom, scenic design by Clint Ramos, costumes by Jacob Climer, lighting by David Weiner, and sound design by Peter Hylenski. David Loud serves as music supervisor, Michael Starobin as orchestrator, and Jesse Kissel as music director.

Casting will be announced at a later date.

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