The Blue Flower: new musical announces cast

Second Stage Theatre has announced the complete cast for its upcoming production of the new musical The Blue Flower, by Jim and Ruth Bauer, opening at the Second Stage Theatre on 9 Nov 2011, following previews from 12 Oct, and running through to 27 Nov 2011.

Directed by Will Pomerantz and choreographed by Chase Bock, The Blue Flower will star Sebastian Arcelus (Buddy in Elf, Wicked, Jersey Boys), Marc Kudisch (Three-time Tony Award nominee for 9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Thoroughly Modern Millie), Meghan McGeary, Joseph Medeiros (Irving Berlin's White Christmas), Julia Osborne, Graham Rowat (Guys and Dolls), Aaron Serotsky (August: Osage County) and Teal Wicks (Elphaba in Wicked).

Director Will Pomerantz also directed the musical when it premiered at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA, where it played from 1 Dec 2010 - 8 Jan 2011. Teal Wicks and Meghan McGeary are reprising their roles for the NY premiere.

The musical was awarded six 2010 IRNE Awards, including Best Musical Production, by the Independent Reviewers of New England for its recent production at The American Repertory Theater.

The Blue Flower, music and lyrics by Jim Bauer, with book by Jim and Ruth Bauer, explores the romantic and tumultuous relationships between four young friends - three artists and a scientist - as they create a world of art, revolution, and passion amidst the turbulence and destruction of the World Wars.

The creative team features scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward, lighting design by Donald Holder, sound design by Dan Moses Schreier and projection design by Aaron Rhyne.