Golden Boy Of The Blue Ridge
Peter Mills and Cara Reichel's highly entertaining morality comedy transports J.M. Synge's 1907 "Playboy of the Western World" to Depression-era hillbilly country, with an unlikely blend of smart, dark comedy and foot-stomping country music.
— THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Joyous, tuneful, and a barrel of fun... The songs are delivered by a truly talented cast with not one weak link... This small, delicious musical deserves a longer life.”
— BACKSTAGE
“Golden Boy shimmers thanks to its engaging, on-stage bluegrass band and the grit and gusto of its capable cast… What sets Golden Boy apart are its unique, irresistible songs; composer Peter Mills has created an enigmatic, evocative score that tells the story better than any dialogue could... there's something immediately engaging about the shivering guitar chords and casual camaraderie of this music.”
— CURTAINUP
Photos by Gerry Goodstein
Music and Lyrics by Peter Mills
Book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel
originally presented by Prospect Theater Company at the 59E59 Theatres, New York City.
April 11 - May 3, 2009.
with
Melody Berger, Matthew Duré, Jeff Edgerton, Carol Hickey, Victoria Huston-Elem, Dennis M. Keefe, Mark Mozingo, Mike Rosengarten, Dan Sharkey, Scott Wakefield
Directed by Cara Reichel
Music Directed by Eli Zoller
Fight Choreography by Jacob Grigolia-Rosenbaum
Lighting Design by Evan Purcell
Costume Design by Sidney Shannon
Scenic Design by Tate R. Burmeister
Sound Design by Danny Erdberg
Stage Managed by Kat West
