I Spy a Spy

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I Spy a Spy
MusicSohee Youn
Lyrics Jamie Jackson
Book Youn & Jackson
PremiereJuly 6, 2019: St Clements Theatre
ProductionsOff Broadway 2019

I Spy a Spy is an original musical with music by Sohee Youn, lyrics by Jamie Jackson, and book by Youn & Jackson. The original Off-Broadway production began previews on July 6 and had an official opening night on July 18 Off-Broadway at the St Clements Theatre. The original production ended its limited engagement early on August 10 after 10 previews and 26 regular performances. [1] [2] [ needs update ]

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Development

Over the course of 7 years, the musical went through 6 readings and 3 workshops. [3] The musical held development lab presentations on March 21 and 22, 2019. [4]

Original production

The World Premiere/Off-Broadway production was produced by two time Tony Award Nominated Producer Eric Krebs and is directed and choreographed by Bill Castellino. The creative team features musical director Dan Pardo, set designer James Morgan, costume designer Tyler Holland, lighting designer Michael Gottlieb, sound designer Dave Ferdinand, associate director Joseph Hayward, and assistant choreographer Victoria Casillo. Casting is by Michael Cassara, CSA. [5]

Musical numbers

Source: [6]

Roles and original cast

Source: [6]

CharacterWorkshop (2016)
The Playroom Theater
Off-Broadway (2019)
St Clements Theatre
José RodríguezRobert ArizaAndrew Mayer
Alina Orlova Mara Davi Emma Degerstedt
Sunny Park Erin Quill Hazel Anne Raymundo
Abdul MakhdoomBruce WarrenSorab Wadia
Cold Borscht Joseph Mahowald Bruce Warren
Prisciliana EspinozaLauren VillegasNicole Paloma Sarro
Beef StroganoffJacob L. SmithJohn Wascavage
Agent BrownEmily StokesGrace Choi
Agent GreyEddie CooperLawrence E. Street
Lenny-James Donegan
Shape Shifter 1Taylor Fields
Shape Shifter 2Conor McShane

Reception

The world premiere received mixed reviews from both audiences and critics. [7]

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References

  1. "I Spy A Spy". Playbill . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  2. "New Musical Comedy I Spy a Spy Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date". Playbill . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  3. "Theatre Review: I Spy A Spy Tackles The Heart of Immigration". Diandra Reviews. July 22, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  4. "New Musical I SPY A SPY to Hold Developmental Lab Presentations March 21 & 22". BroadwayWorld . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  5. "Cast and Creative Announced for Off-Broadway Premiere of I SPY A SPY". BroadwayWorld . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  6. 1 2 Simmons, Paulanne. "I Spy a Spy". Curtain Up. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  7. "I Spy a Spy". Show Score. Retrieved August 4, 2019.