Songs for a New World
Presented by Our Productions Theatre Co.
Music and Lyrics by JASON ROBERT BROWN
Originally Produced by the WPA Theatre, New York City, 1995
(Kyle Renick, Artistic Director)
Original Orchestration by Brian Besterman and Jason Robert Brown
“It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery.” - mtishows.com
Join the powerhouse cast as we join together to bring this epic musical journey to life. Our Productions Theatre Co. will take Jason Robert Brown’s stellar score and show, from this 1994 production with a cult following, and show how the music and lyrics are highly relevant to life in 2026. Songs for a New World will hold a mirror to current events, and instill hope that with the love of our community, compassion and kindness towards each other, we can have a beautiful future.
Featuring a blended professional artists along with community cast members, the show features a live band under the direction of Mark Mullino, Musical Director. Audiences are sure to have their hearts touched and their musical senses engaged on this fantastic musical journey from the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship to 57 stories above Fifth Avenue, and everything in between, we meet an array of characters who all have a choice to make. Director Stephanie Riggs and Choreographer Alex Davison lead you to ponder the question, “When you are backed against a wall, what do you choose? The new or the old?”
Parental Discretion Advised:
This production is rated PG-13 due to mild language use, and depictions of sensitive subject matter from current events - including school lock-down drills and choreographed physical violence, which could be triggering to young children.
Dates and Times:
Friday, April 3, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 4, 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 9, 8 p.m.
Friday, April 10, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m.
Click here to buy tickets
Pay-What-You-Can seating from $5-$65. Our PWYC ticket policy is in place to allow ALL to attend our performances. We want YOU to come fill a seat!
Sponsors:
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, N. A. Bank of America Trustee
The Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation
The Texas Commission on the Arts
The Town of Flower Mound
The City of Lewisville
Our Productions Theatre Co. Board and Donors
State 28 Kitchen & Cocktails
Megaspeech
The Grand is Lewisville's home for the arts. It presents a variety of regional and national touring performers, art exhibits, and classes, while also giving the many arts groups in the greater Lewisville area a facility to perform and display their works. Its multiple performance spaces play host to a variety of events, including live music, theater, dance performances, comedy shows, and more. The center features the 294-seat Huffines Performance Hall, black box theater, recital hall, art gallery, and courtyard.
To reach The Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center.
For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit LewisvilleGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.
Songs for a New World
Presented by Our Productions Theatre Co.
Music and Lyrics by JASON ROBERT BROWN
Originally Produced by the WPA Theatre, New York City, 1995
(Kyle Renick, Artistic Director)
Original Orchestration by Brian Besterman and Jason Robert Brown
“It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery.” - mtishows.com
Join the powerhouse cast as we join together to bring this epic musical journey to life. Our Productions Theatre Co. will take Jason Robert Brown’s stellar score and show, from this 1994 production with a cult following, and show how the music and lyrics are highly relevant to life in 2026. Songs for a New World will hold a mirror to current events, and instill hope that with the love of our community, compassion and kindness towards each other, we can have a beautiful future.
Featuring a blended professional artists along with community cast members, the show features a live band under the direction of Mark Mullino, Musical Director. Audiences are sure to have their hearts touched and their musical senses engaged on this fantastic musical journey from the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship to 57 stories above Fifth Avenue, and everything in between, we meet an array of characters who all have a choice to make. Director Stephanie Riggs and Choreographer Alex Davison lead you to ponder the question, “When you are backed against a wall, what do you choose? The new or the old?”
Parental Discretion Advised:
This production is rated PG-13 due to mild language use, and depictions of sensitive subject matter from current events - including school lock-down drills and choreographed physical violence, which could be triggering to young children.
Dates and Times:
Friday, April 3, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 4, 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 9, 8 p.m.
Friday, April 10, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 8 p.m.
Click here to buy tickets
Pay-What-You-Can seating from $5-$65. Our PWYC ticket policy is in place to allow ALL to attend our performances. We want YOU to come fill a seat!
Sponsors:
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, N. A. Bank of America Trustee
The Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation
The Texas Commission on the Arts
The Town of Flower Mound
The City of Lewisville
Our Productions Theatre Co. Board and Donors
State 28 Kitchen & Cocktails
Megaspeech
The Grand is Lewisville's home for the arts. It presents a variety of regional and national touring performers, art exhibits, and classes, while also giving the many arts groups in the greater Lewisville area a facility to perform and display their works. Its multiple performance spaces play host to a variety of events, including live music, theater, dance performances, comedy shows, and more. The center features the 294-seat Huffines Performance Hall, black box theater, recital hall, art gallery, and courtyard.
To reach The Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center.
For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit LewisvilleGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.