Off-Broadway's Between the Lines has set a new opening date for its strictly limited engagement at Tony Kiser Theater. The new musical, currently set to resume performances June 22 at 8 PM, will now officially open July 11 instead of June 26.
Previews began June 15. Due to positive COVID cases within the company, the show canceled preview performances June 17 through the June 22 matinee, announced via Twitter June 17. The production was initially scheduled to begin June 14, but canceled the first preview. No reason was given for the delay.
Two additional performances at 2 PM and 8 PM on June 26 have been added to this week's schedule to compensate for the canceled performances.
Due to positive COVID cases within the company, performances for Between the Lines from tonight through Wednesday afternoon have been cancelled. Performances will resume on Wednesday, June 22 at 8PM. pic.twitter.com/WP1umGtY9l
— BTLmusical (@BTLMusical) June 17, 2022
Starring in the cast are Arielle Jacobs as Delilah, Jake David Smith as Prince Oliver, Vicki Lewis as Ms. Winx/Jessamyn Jacobs/Mrs. Brown/Kyrie, Hillary Fisher as Allie/Princess Seraphima, Will Burton as Frump/Ryan, Jerusha Cavazos as Janice/Marina, John Rapson as Dr. Ducharme/Rapskulio, Wren Riveraas Jules/Ondine, Sean Stack as Martin/Troll/Dad/Delivery Person, and Julia Murney as Grace/Queen Maureen. Heather Ayers, Dan Hoy, Martin Landry, and Aubrey Matalon serve as understudies.
The new musical follows Delilah, an outsider in a new school who seeks comfort in her favorite book where she feels heard and understood. But, the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur, and she has to confront whether she has the power to rewrite her own story.
LOOK: Meet The Cast of Off-Broadway's Between The Lines
Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, the work features a book by Timothy Allen McDonald, and a score by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson. Jeff Calhoun directs, with orchestrations and arrangements by Gregory Rassen. The creative team also features choreographer Paul McGill, music director Daniel Green, scenic designer Tobin Ost, costume designer Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Jason Lyons, sound design by Ken Travis, projection designer Caite Hevner, and hair and makeup designer J. Jared Janas.
Between the Lines is produced by Daryl Roth, and co-produced by Columbia Live Stage, Elizabeth Armstrong, Andrew Paradis, Kevin Sullivan, Tom Tuft, and Writers’ Cage.
For tickets and more information, visit BetweenTheLinesMusical.com.
