The musical will run at the King’s Head Theatre from the 7th June until the 6th July.
It has been announced that three time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell will be stepping into the role of producer, joining lead producers Nicole LaFountaine of Straighten Your Crown Productions, Jaime Bartolett and Luke Katler for the world premiere of the new musical.
Mitchell first encountered King of Pangea when he became the writing mentor for the project during the Barn on Fire new musical writers’ residency program in Fire Island Pines, NY. In London, Mitchell has recently directed and choreographed The Devil Wears Prada as well as Becoming Nancy in Birmingham at The Rep.
Talking about the news Jerry Mitchell said: “There is no escaping death and loss and how we process these tragedies often comes without a map. King of Pengea is the map. A beautiful map to the other side of grief, loss and eventual salvation. When I heard Martin’s Stunning music I knew I wanted to do anything I could to help others hear this moving melodic story. This musical confirms life is to be lived every day even through the loss of the people we love most.”
King of Pengea features book, music, and lyrics by Martin Storrow and will be directed by Richard Israel.
Welcome to the island of Pangea—where the sun never sets, the house band keeps the beat, and the loved ones you’ve lost could be right around the corner.
When Christopher Crow faces the loss of his relentlessly hopeful mother, he escapes to the only place that makes sense – the imaginary island of his childhood. With help from a wise-cracking prophet, a swaggering ship captain, and a star-gazing poetess, Christopher sets off on a journey to claim his sovereignty… if he can only put the pieces back together in time.
Casting and further creative team have yet to be announced.
To book tickets visit: https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/king-of-pangea