BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#1
Posted: 6/5/25 at 2:03pm
New season just dropped We're excited to share the 2025/26 Season, with two world-premiere musicals, a Drama Desk award-nominated solo show, and the return of the genre-defying circus collective The 7 Fingers.
PASSENGERS
300 PAINTINGS
WONDER
BLACK SWAN
Beyond productions in Cambridge, our season includes an A.R.T.-originated Tony Award-nominated new musical on Broadway (REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES), a US tour directed by Diane Paulus of an A.R.T.-originated work (WILD: A MUSICAL BECOMING), the premiere of an A.R.T. commission at the Royal Shakespeare Company (ALL IS BUT FANTASY), the Lincoln Center production of an A.R.T. commission and co-production (NIGHT SIDE SONGS), and many more special events and season-long partnerships.
https://americanrepertorytheater.org/2025-26-season/
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#2
Posted: 6/5/25 at 2:09pm
Was just coming to share about Malloy's Black Swan!
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#3
Posted: 6/5/25 at 2:13pm
Wait, a Dave Malloy Black Swan musical?! Take my money!
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/21
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#4
Posted: 6/5/25 at 2:23pm
Sonya Tayeh choreography sounds like perfection. This could be amazing.
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#5
Posted: 6/5/25 at 3:01pm
I'll be super curious about Sonya Tayeh's choreography for Black Swan, but is this her first time directing? I'll admit that part gives me a little pause, but I'm VERY excited about what a Dave Malloy score for this could mean (not as familiar with Jen Silverman outside of The Roommate so also not sure how that would go). Either way, the score alone would be worth making a trip out to Boston for me!
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#6
Posted: 6/5/25 at 3:10pm
Black Swan had a workshop last year, didn't it? Does anyone remember who was in that?
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#7
Posted: 6/5/25 at 3:15pm
Kad said: "Wait, a Dave Malloy Black Swan musical?! Take my money!"
It should have been an opera, I fear.
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#8
Posted: 6/5/25 at 3:21pm
witchoftheeast2 said: "Black Swan had a workshop last year, didn't it? Does anyone remember who was in that?"
Looks like Lena Hall, Amber Gray, and Rachel York were all a part of it. I’d assume Gray and Hall were the Portman/Kunis characters and maybe York was Ryder but unclear based on this post.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9-b_WzP8EB/?igsh=djNiOGxyZ25sNm82
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#9
Posted: 6/5/25 at 4:47pm
Black Swan reaches a level of straight camp that I'm not sure begs musicalizing.
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#10
Posted: 6/7/25 at 9:28am
pupscotch said: "witchoftheeast2 said: "Black Swan had a workshop last year, didn't it? Does anyone remember who was in that?"
Looks like Lena Hall, Amber Gray, and Rachel York were all a part of it. I’d assume Gray and Hall were the Portman/Kunis characters and maybe York was Ryder but unclear based on this post.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9-b_WzP8EB/?igsh=djNiOGxyZ25sNm82"
Fascinated by what this stage production will be like. None of these actresses are exactly age appropriate for the those characters, nor are they dancers. Considering the almost impossible feat of finding musical theatre talent who can sing Dave Malloy and convincingly dance classical ballet, I wonder if the production utilizes some kind of dramatic device (a la - maybe these women represent these characters vocally, while ballet dancers represent them choreographically? )
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#11
Posted: 6/7/25 at 10:22pm
I was also wondering about the extent of dance in the show (because I also don't think we've seen Sonya Tayeh do a more balletic style of movement?), and I found the audition notice for the workshop (ensemble) and here's what it said about the dance style:
SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers for workshop of BLACK SWAN.
ENSEMBLE (20s-E30s) with a very strong contemporary ballet foundation and the ability to sing confidently in a collective setting. We will be utilizing the balletic art form while fusing genres and other techniques to create the visual world of suspense and thriller. Welcoming all walks of life (however you identify!) who thrive on hyper physicality and a strong spirit for collaboration and work ethic!
PREPARATION
Please wear ballet shoes if you have them or socks, and clothing you are comfortable dancing in. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/equity-audition/BLACK-SWAN--workshop--American-Repertory-Theater-Company-2024-42587
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#12
Posted: 6/7/25 at 11:26pm
Well I guess I got to go back to Boston. Don't want to miss a new Malloy and would be worried this won't show up again. Glad I saw Moby Dick there
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#13
Posted: 11/6/25 at 2:02pm
Updated On: 11/6/25 at 02:02 PM
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#14
Posted: 11/7/25 at 9:39am
I'm curious who sings this song - the parents? The lyrics aren't amazing but might work better in the context of the show. I have tickets for January, looking forward to it.
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#15
Posted: 12/14/25 at 4:09pm
anyone catch Wonder yet?
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#16
Posted: 1/1/26 at 5:18pm
‘Wonder’ Review: An Uplifting Musical of an Underdog - The Wall Street Journal.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/wonder-review-an-uplifting-musical-of-an-underdog-5224f6b5?st=jqSF38
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#17
Posted: 3/19/26 at 5:05pm
Booked my Black Swan tickets for the day after opening!
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#18
Posted: 3/20/26 at 11:29am
I’m very much looking forward to Black Swan. I connected a visit to Hello Dolly, a show I never tire of, at Ogunquit as well and Eureka Day at The Huntington.
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#19
Posted: 4/2/26 at 1:39pm
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Melanie-Moore-Jada-Simone-Clark-and-More-to-Star-in-BLACK-SWAN-at-ART-20260402
The BLACK SWAN cast includes Kyle Brown (Ajay/Ensemble), Jada Simone Clark (Lily), Karli Dinardo(Glory/Ensemble), Kate Jennings Grant (Barbara), Gabriel Hyman (Ensemble), Amber Iman (LeRoy), Charizma Lawrence (Ensemble), Adrian Lee (Ensemble), Caleb Marshall (Dylan/Ensemble), Melanie Moore (Nina), Ava Noble (Ensemble), Martell Ruffin (Ensemble), Ida Saki (Doppel), Anthony Santos (Ensemble), Thom Sesma (Jacques/Rothbart), Sarah Sigman (Morgan/Ensemble), Chelsea Thedinga (Ensemble), Tory Trowbridge (Beth), and Valeria Yamin (Ensemble). Alex Aquilino, Cameron Burke, Mia DeWeese, and Johanna Moise are swings. Mehry Eslaminia is an understudy.
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#20
Posted: 4/2/26 at 1:41pm
Amber Iman seemingly playing the Vincent Cassel role is interesting. Also, surprised to not see Robyn Hurder here.
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#21
Posted: 4/2/26 at 1:43pm
Ptero2 said: "Amber Iman seemingly playing the Vincent Cassel role is interesting. Also, surprised to not see Robyn Hurder here."
Robyn Hurder did not for a second cross my mind for this show. But Amber Iman is throwing me off. Vincent Cassel was obviously a huge part of the movie. I wonder how they'll spin this.
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#22
Posted: 4/2/26 at 1:46pm
witchoftheeast2 said: "Ptero2 said: "Amber Iman seemingly playing the Vincent Cassel role is interesting. Also, surprised to not see Robyn Hurder here."
Robyn Hurder did not for a second cross my mind for this show. But Amber Iman is throwing me off. Vincent Cassel was obviously a huge part of the movie. I wonder how they'll spin this."
Robyn was involved in the workshops and had posted some IG stories about it somewhat recently... guess it just didn't work out for whatever reason.
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#23
Posted: 4/2/26 at 1:50pm
Ptero2 said: "witchoftheeast2 said: "Ptero2 said: "Amber Iman seemingly playing the Vincent Cassel role is interesting. Also, surprised to not see Robyn Hurder here."
Robyn Hurder did not for a second cross my mind for this show. But Amber Iman is throwing me off. Vincent Cassel was obviously a huge part of the movie. I wonder how they'll spin this."
Robyn was involved in the workshops and had posted some IG stories about it somewhat recently... guess it just didn't work out for whatever reason."
Happens all the time without explanation. All good.
Broadway Star Joined: 11/1/23
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#24
Posted: 4/2/26 at 2:10pm
Robyn was involved in the workshops and had posted some IG stories about it somewhat recently... guess it just didn't work out for whatever reason."
She may be booked on something we don't know.
BLACK SWAN and WONDER world premiere musicals and more set for American Repertory Theatre#25
Posted: 4/2/26 at 2:14pm
Did not intend for the Robyn Hurder thing to be such a big deal. I had just been under the impression that she was attached to this. Carry on folks!
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