Far from Heaven (musical)
| Far From Heaven | |
|---|---|
| Music | Scott Frankel |
| Lyrics | Michael Korie |
| Book | Richard Greenberg |
| Basis | 2002 film Far From Heaven |
| Productions | 2013 Off-Broadway |
Far From Heaven is a 2013 musical with a book by Richard Greenberg, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie. The musical is adapted from Todd Haynes's 2002 film of the same name.[1] The musical tells the story of Cathy Whitaker, a 1950s housewife, living in wealthy suburban Connecticut as she sees her seemingly perfect life begin to fall apart. The musical deals with complex contemporary issues such as race, gender roles, sexual orientation and class.[2]
The musical premiered Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons on June 2, 2013 where it ran until July 7, 2013. Directed by Michael Greif, the production starred Kelli O'Hara as Cathy Whitaker, Steven Pasquale as Frank Whitaker, Isaiah Johnson as Raymond Deagan, Nancy Anderson as Eleanor Fine, Quincy Tyler Bernstine as Sybil, J.B. Adams as Dr. Bowman/Morris Farnsworth, James Moye as Stan Fine, Alma Cuervo as Mona Lauder, Sarah Jane Shanks as Doreen/ Connie, Mary Stout as Mrs. Leacock and Jake Lucas as David Whitaker.[3]
Awards
Nominations
- 2013 Artios Award Nomination- New York Theatre-Comedy or Musical, Alaine Alldaffer
- 2014 Lucille Lortel Award Nomination - Outstanding Costume Design, Catherine Zuber
- 2013-14 Outer Critics Circle Nomination - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
- 2014 Drama Desk Award Nomination - Outstanding Lyrics, Michael Korie
- 2014 Henry Hewes Awards Nomination - Costume Design, Catherine Zuber
References
- ↑ Ben Brantley (June 2, 2013). "A Paradise and a Prison: 'Far From Heaven,' at Playwrights Horizons". The New York Times.
- ↑ Adam Hetrick (July 7, 2013). "Far From Heaven, With Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, Concludes Off-Broadway July 7". Playbill.
- ↑ "Far From Heaven". Lortel.org.