A Walk on the Moon: Off-Broadway Premiere Starring Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh, a well-known stage and screen actress, will be featured in the Off-Broadway premiere of A Walk on the Moon, a musical adaptation of the 1999 film in which she originally starred. In the musical, Feldshuh's voice will be heard as Mrs. Folger over the PA system. The show is scheduled to run at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre from June 15 to August 22, with an official opening night on June 29. Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller will direct the production, which features a book and additional lyrics by Pamela Gray and music and lyrics by AnnMarie Milazzo, with choreography by Josh Prince.
Set in the summer of 1969, A Walk on the Moon follows Pearl Kantrowitz, a mother and housewife from Brooklyn, as she embarks on her annual trip to a Catskills bungalow colony during a time of significant change. The original film starred Diane Lane and Viggo Mortensen. The cast of the musical includes Talia Suskauer as Pearl, Max Chernin as Marty, Sam Gravitte as Walker, Andréa Burns as Lillian, Sophie Pollono as Alison, and Oscar Williams as Ross, among others. The production will also feature a talented creative team, including sets and projections by Tal Yarden, costumes by Ricky Lurie, lighting by Robert Wierzel, and sound by Justin Stasiw.
The musical promises to be a captivating and nostalgic journey back to the summer of 1969, filled with memorable characters and a compelling storyline. With a talented cast and creative team behind the production, A Walk on the Moon is sure to be a must-see theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Tickets for the show can be purchased on the official website at AWalkOntheMoonMusical.com.