NEWS TICKER
Published on
July 25, 2021
Updated production of Jon and Jen musical to play Southwark Playhouse
By
douglasmayo
Rachel Tucker and Lewis Cornay star in the world premiere of an updated version of Jon and Jen the musical by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald.
John & Jen is an emotional rollercoaster of a musical that explores the dynamics of family relationships. This production is the world premiere of a brand new updated version of the show by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald, with orchestrations by Jason Robert Brown & Andrew Lippa.
1985. John & Jen, brother and sister, born seven years apart, grow up together, totally inseparable. Jen makes a “forever pact” with her little brother to always protect him against anything and anyone, including their own dad.
2005. Jen, alone in Canada with her baby boy whom she has named John, a living memorial to the brother she failed to protect.
The beautiful and haunting score emotionally captures the zeitgeist of contemporary America.
For this production Jen will be played by Olivier Award-winner Rachel Tucker and Jon by Lewis Cornay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toQsOFne6nE
Andrew Lippa & Tom Greenwald said about the production: “We are absolutely delighted that Bray Productions are bringing ‘John & Jen’ to the stage as part of the resurgence of London theater this summer, particularly under the guidance of this extraordinary cast and creative team. We’ve also taken the opportunity to make some updates to the script, which we hope will give the piece a fresh jolt of relevance. But most of all, we’re so excited that live audiences will once again get to see our show!”
Jon and Jen will be directed by Guy Retallack, Musical Supervisor Michael Bradley, Musical Director Bob Broad, Scenic & Costume Design Natalie Johnson, Sound Design Andrew Johnson, Production Manager Matt Harper, Stage Manager Robyn-Amber Manners, Casting Leon Kay Casting, and is produced by Bray Productions.
Jon and Jen will be performed at Southwark Playhouse from 28 July - 21 August 2021.