Raquel Duffy, Michelle Bouey, Oliver Dennis, Sabryn Rock, Alana Bridgewater, Peter Fernandes, Frank Cox-O’Connell, Raha Javanfar, & John Millard. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann
Rose: A New Musical
Soulpepper Theatre - WORLD PREMIERE
BY MIKE ROSS & SARAH WILSON, BASED ON GERTRUDE STEIN | DIRECTED BY GREGORY PREST
WINNER BEST DIRECTION MUSICAL THEATRE, DORA AWARDS 2019
WINNER BEST NEW MUSICAL, DORA AWARDS 2019
Nominated for 11 Dora Awards, winner of 4
WINNER GOLD MEDAL for BEST CHILDREN’S AUDIO BOOK, NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS, 2020
In the idyllic mountain town of Somewhere, everyone knows exactly who they are and what their place is. Except for Rose. Rose is different, and she knows it. Rose has big questions about the world around her, and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to find the answers for herself.
“Part adventure epic, part existential crisis, part Wes Anderson film, part folk festival” - Toronto Star
“Big-hearted performances” - Now Magazine
“Rose is a highly-inspiring and affirming show about growing up and finding yourself. A highly talented ensemble, band, and creative team breathe new life into an 80-year-old story.” - Broadway World
“A highly stimulating journey that makes it so good to feel young again… A production that blooms with so much charm” - TorontoStage.com
Cast: Troy Adams, Michelle Bouey, Alana Bridgewater, Frank Cox-O’Connell, Oliver Dennis, Raquel Duffy, Jonathan Ellul, Peter Fernandes, Hailey Gillis, Scott Hunter, Raha Javanfar, John Millard, Sabryn Rock, James Smith, Adam Warner. Design and Production Team: Jenny Weisz (Assistant Director), Lorenzo Savoini (Set, Lighting & Projection Designer), Kaitlyn MacKinnon (Sound Designer), Colton Stang (Associate Sound Designer), Alexandra Lord (Costume Designer), Montgomery Martin (Associate Projection Designer), Nichole Bellamy (Rehearsal Pianist), Monica Dottor (Choreographer), James Smith (Band Leader). Stage Management: Robert Harding, Erika Morey, Cole Vincent.