| Paradise Square | |
|---|---|
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| Music | Jason Howland |
| Lyrics | Masi Asare Nathan Tysen |
| Book | Christina Anderson Larry Kirwan Craig Lucas |
| Basis | Hard Times by Larry Kirwan |
| Premiere | January 10, 2019: Berkeley Repertory Theatre |
| Productions | 2012 Off Off Broadway 2019 Berkeley 2021 Chicago 2022 Broadway |
Paradise Square is a stage musical, with music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Masi Asare and Nathan Tysen, and a book by Christina Anderson, Larry Kirwan and Craig Lucas. Set in New York City during the Civil War and the New York City draft riots, the musical follows conflict between Irish Americans and Black Americans. The production is directed by Moisés Kaufman and choreographed by Bill T. Jones, with intimacy direction by Gaby Labotka.[1] The musical opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on April 3, 2022.
The show received mixed reviews from critics, and earned 10 nominations at the 75th Tony Awards, including Best Musical, with Joaquina Kalukango winning Best Actress.[2]
- ^ "Check Out New Photos of the Broadway-Bound Paradise Square in Chicago". Playbill.com. November 9, 2021.
- ^ Paulson, Michael (May 9, 2022). "Highlights of the 2022 Tony Nominations: 'A Strange Loop' Has a Strong Showing". The New York Times.