Today is the official opening for Vanities, a new musical based on the play of the same name by Jack Heifner. Vanities will perform at
Second Stage Theatre and features Lauren Kennedy, Sarah Stiles and Anneliese van
der Pol.
Vanities has been previewing since July 2nd and runs through August 9th. Heifner also wrote the book for this musical adaptation with music and lyrics by Kirshenbaum. The show is under the direction of Judith Ivey with musical staging by Dan Knechtges.
Previously expected to make a Broadway debut at the Lyceum Theatre, Vanities management postponed the engagement due to economical concerns.
According to press notes, Vanities, the musical, "spans the turbulent '60s through the late '80s and explores how important friends are as one faces life's defining moments: growing up, getting older and getting over it."
TheatreWorks in Palo Alto, CA originally staged Vanities in 2006, the musical went on to be showcased at the 2006 National Alliance for Musical Theatre Festival of New Musicals and also appeared at Pasadena Playhouse in August 2008.
The creative team consists of Anna Louizos (set), Joe Aulisi (costume), Paul Miller (lighting), and Tony Meola (sound). Bryan Perri serves as musical director, vocal arrangements are by Carmel Dean, and orchestrations are by Lynne Shankel.
Tickets to Vanities at Second Stage Theatre (307 W 43rd St, off 8th Ave) are available on BestOfOffBroadway.com.
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