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Hamilton: The new musical “An American Hymnal” will run at Theatre Aquarius June 21-23
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Terra Bruce Productions proudly presents the debut of its latest musical, An American Hymnal based on an original concept by Walter Schroeder. Featuring an all Canadian cast of 17 incredible actors, Terra Bruce Productions has assembled an all star team for their latest new musical. Having brought to life 3 new musicals over the last 2 years, Terra Bruce Productions has begun to cement itself as the premiere producer of new Canadian musical theatre. After a successful run at the Majestic Theatre in Newfoundland, An American Hymnal finishes its debut run at Hamilton’s historic Theatre Aquarius.
The cast is lead by Connor Lucas (Anne of Green Gables - Charlottetown Festival) and Ruth Acheampong (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Segal Centre/RMTC), featuring Kelly-Ann Evans (We Will Rock You - Mirvish), Matthew G. Brown (To Kill a Mockingbird - Stratford) and many more.
An American Hymnal synopsis:
1955. Chicago. Father Paul Barry is a fish out of water, having just landed on American soil from Ireland. On the busy streets of the New World he encounters Dinah, an aspiring jazz singer who leaves a lasting impression on him. We follow their journeys over the decade, full of love, loss and hope, set to the hymns and hits of the times. An American Hymnal features an incredible score, featuring songs like "Only You", "Midnight Special", "Morning Has Broken", "How Great Thou Art".
Terra Bruce Productions
AN AMERICAN HYMNAL
Book: Steve Cochrane
Directo:r Courtney Brown
Music Director, Arrangements, Orchestrations & Additional Music Bill Brennan
Starring:
Ruth Acheampong, Dharma Bizier, Matthew G. Brown, Cecilly Day, Julia Dunne, Kelly-Ann Evans, Philip Goodridge, Jared Hansen, Vicki Harnett, Marvin Kaye, Jade Kimaya, Connor Lucas, Steve Maloney, Justan Myers, Melanie O'Brien, Adam Sergison and Dakota Jamal Wellman
Creative & Production Team: Choreography Victoria Wells-Smith Set Design Brian Dudkiewicz Costume Design: Sara Hodder
Lighting Design: Leigh Ann Vardy
Projection Design: Amelia Scott
Sound Design: Kate De Lorme
Dramaturge: Beau Dixon
Orchestrations & Arrangements: Mike Herriott
Learn more about the cast and creative team on the American Hymnal website.
Dates: Friday, June 21 & Saturday, June 22 - 7:30pm Sunday, June 23 - 1:30pm
See website for full schedule
Run Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission)
Ages: 16 and up
Location: Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St. Hamilton ON
Ticket Pricing: Tickets for An American Hymnal range from $17 - $75 Box Office Email: boxoffice@theatreaquarius.org
Box Office Phone Number: 905-522-7529
About Terra Bruce Productions:
Formed by Walter Schroeder and under the leadership of Bob Hallett, Terra Bruce Productions is dedicated to developing and producing original musical theatre productions in Canada and beyond. Born out of a love of music and culture, this company was formed to hire within the incredible talent pool of Canadian artists, writers and musicians and build a repertoire of high-caliber, world class shows. Based in St. John’s and Toronto, Terra Bruce Productions is dedicated to creating original, new Canadian musicals.