US Premiere of Good Vibrations: A Punk Rock Musical Announces Casting
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Casting has been announced for the US premiere of the Lyric Theatre, Belfast’s Good Vibrations: A Punk Rock Musical, which is set to begin previews at Irish Arts Center on June 14 ahead of an opening night on June 18. Performances are scheduled through July 9.
Written by Colin Carberry and Glenn Patterson, based on their BAFTA-nominated film of the same name and directed by Des Kennedy, Good Vibrations “chronicles the story of the beloved titular record-store/label — which served as a musical haven and inspiration during the sectarian strife of 1970s Belfast — through the songs of punk rock legends like the Undertones, the Outcasts, and Stiff Little Fingers (including, respectively, “Teenage Kicks,” “Just Another Teenage Rebel,” and “Alternative Ulster”). It follows Terri Hooley, the real-life radical, rebel, and music-lover, who, when the Troubles shut down his city and his friends take sides, opens a record shop. He becomes the unlikely leader of a motley band of kids who join his mission to create a new community, an alternative Ulster, and bring his hometown back to life.”
The ensemble cast features Cat Barter as Marilyn Hyndman, Connor Burnside as Billy Doherty, Darren Franklin as Dave, Marty Maguire as George Hooley, Odhrán McNulty as Ronnie Matthews, Chris Mohan as Graham ‘Getty’ Marshall, Christina Nelson as Mrs. Hooley and Mrs. Sharkey, Jolene O’Hara as Polly, Gavin Peden as Brian Young, Dylan Reid as Feargal Sharkey and Greg Cowan, Glen Wallace as Terri Hooley, and Jayne Wisener as Ruth Carr.
The creative team includes Katie Richardson (musical director), Jennifer Rooney(choreographer), Grace Smart (set designer), Gillian Lennox (costume designer), Jack Knowles (lighting designer), Megan Joyce (audio engineer), Barry McCusker (live sound engineer), Aidan Payne (set carpenter), Ian Vennard (production technician: sound and lighting), Simon Bird (production manager), and Stephen Dix (deputy stage manager and props).
This New York run of Good Vibrations coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement.
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