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‘North: The Musical’ shows Feb. 23-24 at Chandler Center for Arts
Tickets start at $22
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts
The producers of North: The Musical have announced the cast for the musical, which is set amid the backdrop of the Underground Railroad. The musical, which premiered last season exclusively for the four cities that commissioned the work, returns to Chandler Center for the Arts on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. as part of its national tour.
The producers of North: The Musical have announced the cast for the musical, which is set amid the backdrop of the underground railroad.
The musical, which premiered last season exclusively for the four cities that commissioned the work, returns to Chandler Center for the Arts on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. as part of its national tour.
The production features a new cast, costumes and expanded set design which will be unveiled this year.
Tickets for the performances are $22, $32, $42 and $15 for youth and are on sale at chandlercenter.org or by calling 480-782-2680.
Vocalist and director Ashli St. Armant is known for her award-winning work in children’s education and entertainment and her Audible mystery series, Viva Durant. Her band includes Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards.
The cast for North features Don Cameron as Lawrence, Alyssa Holmes as Minnie and Rayevin Johnson as Althea.
North follows Lawrence and his mother, Minnie, as they escape the Deep South and travel North through the Underground Railroad to find freedom. With a route that takes them through Louisiana’s bayous, the bustling city of New Orleans, and the young town of Lawrence, Kansas, St. Armant’s fresh and original music reflects the optimism, bravery, wonder, and suspense of freedom seekers.
The musical genres in North are equal parts jazz, musical theatre, and St. Armant’s own signature style.
The musical draws on an array of musical heroes, including Nat King Cole, Mahalia Jackson, Fela Kuti and Stephen Sondheim. Songs include “Never,” “Git On Board,”“Oh What These Trees Have Seen,” “On The Run,” “Head Straight, Shoulders Back” and more.
For more information, visit norththemusical.com and chandlercenter.org.
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Jason W. Brooks is a News editor for the Daily Independent and the Chandler Independent.
He covers the Chandler area for both yourvalley.net and the monthly print edition while writing for and assisting in the production of the Daily Independent.
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Born in Washington, D.C. and raised there and in suburban Los Angeles, he has covered community news in California, New Mexico, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska and northern Arizona.
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