Readings and WorkshopsChilina Kennedy Leads NYC Developmental Readings of Petula Clark Jukebox Musical A Sign of the Times Beginning October 24
With a score made up of '60s pop classics, the musical played a world premiere run at Goodspeed Musicals in 2016.
By
Logan Culwell-Block
October 24, 2022
Chilina Kennedy attends the 2022 American Theatre Wing Gala
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The '60s jukebox musical A Sign of the Times holds a series of developmental readings at Open Jar Studios October 24–28. Featuring songs made famous by Petula Clark along with other '60s hits, the work premiered at Goodspeed Musicals in 2016 but has since been revised, with a new book by Lindsey Hope Pearlman, replacing Bruce Vilanch, still based on an original story by Richard Robin.
Gabriel Barre (Amazing Grace) is at the helm for the readings with JoAnn M. Hunter (School of Rock) choreographing and Joseph Church (The Lion King) as music supervisor and orchestrator.
Chilina Kennedy (Paradise Square, Beautiful) leads the readings as Cindy, a young woman living in 1965 New York City in the midst of women's liberation, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War. Also in the cast are Ryan Silverman (Side Show), CJ Pawlikowski (Jersey Boys), Caitlin Kinnunen (The Prom), Ryah Nixon (Kinky Boots), Lauren Boyd (Hamilton), Brad Bradley (The People in the Picture), Melessie Clark (After Midnight), Jeremy Gaston (Aladdin), Aaron Kaburick (Mrs. Doubtfire), Chani Maisonet (Ain’t Too Proud), Alexandra Matteo (Mrs. Doubtfire), and Ralph Meitzler (Frozen).
Among the score's songs are "Downtown," "You Don't Own Me," "Don't Sleep in the Subway," "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)," and "The Boy From New York City."
Journey Back Through the ‘60s With Crystal Lucas-Perry in A Sign of the Times
Journey Back Through the ‘60s With Crystal Lucas-Perry in A Sign of the Times
Crystal takes us through the classic songs of the show and gives an inside look at Goodspeed Musical’s Terris Theatre.
19 PHOTOS
This pop-fueled new 60’s musical features songs made famous by Petula Clark and other hit- makers of the day.
So what better way to share with you my time at Godspeed so far - then to use the songs from this brand new Musical! Ready for a wicked good time?
“Who Am I?” We’ve covered that already. So, check out who these amazingly talented people are! Keeping with the 60’s theme...Meet “The ASOTT Bunch”! Brady Bunch Squares with the entire cast, crew, team stage management, the musicians and even a few familiar faces from 1965!
There’s something waiting for you and its “Round Every Corner”. So keep clicking...
This show would not survive without these folks right here! From day one, they’ve been the Stage Management dream team and we truly couldn't live without their love. Stage management team: Chris Zaccardi, Raynelle Wright and Alexandra Laughlin
Every night, our incredible Tech Crew “Colour My World” with psychedelic lighting and sound — giving our audience one ‘far out’ experience!
“The Other Man’s Grass is Always Greener”... some are lucky, some are not, and some purchase their tickets in advance at www.Goodspeed.org
“I Know A Place” where we can go... Godspeed’s The Terris Theater at in Chester, Connecticut!
I’ve got Charlie’s Angels on my side and they’ve always got me covered. Nobody messes with Wardrobe. Wardrobe crew, Fiona Shaw Mumford, Erica Layman, and Ashley St. Pierre.
These boots are made for walking.. and dancing! to Tony Award Nominee JoAnn Hunter’s choreography.
Company Management takes such great care of us - around the clock. A direct quote from day one... Maybe its late but just “Call Me”. On the phone with Max Schwager.
New York Native Bruce Valanche wrote the book, Richard Robin conceived the story, and I get to bring their creation to life eight times a week. Getting to know and work alongside these two lovely people has been an absolute delight.
If only I could “Turn Back the Hands of Time” and reflect on my summer in Connecticut ... oh wait! I’ve been posting an “ASOTT Daily Photo” since the first day of rehearsal - so I can!
Look! Its a sign of “THE TIMES... get it?!
If its love, if it really is... we’re about to find out! #ItsThereInHisKiss. Cast members David Schoonover, Drew Franklin and Jeremy Gaston
I am SO in with this Crowd!
... that moment when Jennifer Caprio is your costume designer and you wish you could take your show costumes home with you. If my costumes could talk, they’d be belting this song. Fiona Shaw Mumford, Erica Layman, and Ashley St. Pierre
I only want to be with... All of you! My ASOTT sisters are something fierce. I love performing alongside these powerful and dynamic women. The Ladies of ASOTT Alexandra Matteo, Alet Taylor, Lauren Nicole Chapman, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Lauren Boyd, Melessie Clark, and Ephie Aardema.
This doesn't have to be goodbye... there’s still time to catch A SIGN OF THE TIMES running now through September 4th! Thanks for joining me on this far out photo journey and be sure to follow me on social media (Instagram @CrystalLucasPerry) (Twitter@Crystal_LP) and visit my website at www.CrystalLucasPerry.com. See you at the show!
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