Theaterworks USA's Children's Musical Civil War is Free

Theatreworks USApresents the Off-Broadway premiere of the new children's musical The Civil War as the 25th Anniversary production of the company's annual Free Summer Theatre Program.

The show opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street) Thursday and continues through Friday, Aug. 6.

THE CIVIL WAR is the story of people from different backgrounds fighting for the future of the nation - both sides believing they are fighting for freedom. Incorporating traditional songs from the period and many different character perspectives, this historical musical brings to life for the next generation of young people a major event in the history of our country. 

Directed by Jonathan Silverstein and choreographed by Tracy Bersley, THE CIVIL WAR features a book and additional lyrics by Arthur Perlman with arrangements and additional music by Jeff Lunden. Adam Fontana stars as Will, Max Kumangai as Zac, Alyse Alan Louis as Jackie, Jim Stanek as Johnny, and Michael Thomas Walker as Sarge. Understudies are Zach Bencal, Sara Glancy and Aaron Wright.

The production features scenic design by Kevin Judge, costume design by Sydney Maresca, lighting design by David Lander and the sound design by Carl Casella. Logan Culwell serves as music director and the production stage manager is Byron F. Abens.

Launched in 1989, the mission of Theatreworks USA's Free Summer Theatre Program is to provide New York City youth with their own theatre tradition that not only entertains, but also educates and fosters positive values and an appreciation for theatre. This summer 15,000 free tickets will be distributed to The Civil War.

TICKETING AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis in-person at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Box Office (121 Christopher Street) on the day of the performance. Tickets for each day's performances will be distributed beginning one hour prior to the first performance of the day. There is a limit of four (4) tickets per adult per day. The show is a 60-minute, one-act musical recommended for children ages 8 and up. 

The performance schedule is as follows: Monday through Friday at 10:30 am and 1 pm; Sundays at 2 pm;
Dark on Saturdays. SCHEDULE EXCEPTIONS: There are no 1 pm performances July 15-17 and no 10:30 am performance on Thursday, July 18. There are added 6 pm performances on Thursday, Aug. 1 and Thursday, Aug. 15. (No free tickets are available for the opening night benefit, Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 pm.).Summer camps, youth programs and social service organizations can make reservations for groups of fifteen (15) or more by calling 212.627.7373.

Because Theatreworks USA accepts reservations from summer camps, individual tickets are extremely limited for the weekday daytime performances. Reservations cannot be made by the general public unless making a donation: For every $50 you donate, you are entitled to one reserved VIP seat for the performance of your choice (excluding the opening night benefit on Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 pm). Limit 10 tickets per order. No exchanges or refunds. For more information, call 212.647.1100 x131 or email development@twusa.org.

 

Availability is better for evening and weekend shows, which are entirely open to the public. Once all group tickets are distributed, any remaining patrons will be admitted at curtain time on a space-available basis. For more information, please visit www.TWUSA.org.