JEKYLL & HYDE, The Musical
Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping gothic musical.
Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden & Frank Wildhorn
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music By Frank Wildhorn
Orchestrations by Kim Scharnberg
Arrangements by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Music by Frank Wildhor, except “Alive” (including “Alive (Reprise)”), “First Transformation”, “His Work and Nothing More”. “Once Upon a Dream”, and “Murder! Murder!”, which have lyrics by Steve Cuden, Leslie Bricusse, and Fran Wildhorn & Music by Frank Wildhorn
Original Broadway Production by PACE Theatrical Group, Inc.
JEKYLL & HYDE (B’WAY)
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over.
BEHIND THE CHARACTERS:
HENRY JEKYLL / EDWARD HYDE, Logan M, Brown
Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man and Emma’s fiancee. After he uses an experimental formula on himself, his evil side – Edward Hyde – takes control.
“My favorite part of the show is the difficulty,” Brown explains. “It’s very challenging, more challenging than any other I’ve ever played.” – Logan
GABRIEL JOHN UTTERSON, David Cox
Utterson serves as Jekyll’s lawyer and helpful, best friend. He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.
CAST
Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde – Logan M Brown
John Utterson – David Cox
Emma Carew – Emma Mack
Lucy Harris – Jillan Mann
Sir Danvers Carew – Will Cook
Simon Stride – Logan Christopher
Bishop of Basingstoke – Kee Deal
Lady Beaconsfield – Lauren Dixon
General Glossop – Drew Maczko
Lord Savage – Ethan Haines
Sir Archibald Proops – Jin Farwell
Nellie – Meredith Martin
Poole – Sebastian Groat
Spider – Cooper Summers
Ensemble:
Alayah Santiago, Brooks Barbour, Elle Mangum, Caroline Depenbrock
BEHIND THE CHARACTERS:
LUCY HARRIS,/Jillian Mann
A captivating performer at a local gentlemen’s club, Lucy dreams of a better life beyond the world she knows. Spirited and independent, yet vulnerable beneath her confident exterior, she becomes entangled in Jekyll’s world and the dangerous obsession of Edward Hyde.
“There’s a lot of parts where you see two very different demographics of people, and it reads very well [onstage],” – Jillian
EMMA CAREW, Emma Mack
The daughter of Chariman Danvers and Jekyll’s beloved finacee who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men.
“It’s really cool to have an opportunity to collaborate with them, to not only have a chance to learn from them but also share the things I’ve learned over the years. It’s a really cool collaboration, all coming together to create something really beautiful,” – Emma
SIR DANVERS CAREW, Will Cook
Emma’s loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man.
“Danvers role as a father makes him want to protect his family and provide a good future for Emma his daughter. His reputation influences his decisions because he wants to keep respect and meet other people’s needs and requirements for him as a leader.” – Will
The Story
An evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself– both women in love with the same man and both unaware of his dark secret. A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind’s most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director – Kimberly Fielder-Jones
Music Director – Nicole Sommers Guida
Stage Manager – Sofia Sciacca
Choreographer – Gary Taylor
Lighting Designer – Gary Taylor
Properties – Mackenzie Gomes
Set Design – Gary Taylor
Sound – Dave Godsey, Extra Mile Audio
Costuming – Greer Christopher
Executive Director – Rita Taylor
MEET THE DIRECTORs
Great theater challenges us, moves us, and reminds us of the extraordinary power of storytelling. I invite you to experience the passion, talent, and haunting beauty of Jekyl l& Hyde brought to life by an extraordinary cast. – Rita
“It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with such talented actors on a deeply emotional musical. I’m very proud of the cast for learning difficult music, mentoring each other and showing excellent professionalism to make this beautiful show come together. Jekyll and Hyde is sure to please audiences with it dark and tender scenes. it’s a wonderful choice of show for the season and a very entertaining piece of art. – Nicole
ANY VIDEO/AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
NORTH MOORE HIGH SCHOOL THEATER DEPARTMENT
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