Between the Lines
MusicElyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson
LyricsElyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson
BookTimothy Allen McDonald
BasisBetween the Lines (novel)
PremiereSeptember 15, 2022: Kansas City Repetory Theatre
Productions2017 Kansas City
2022 Off-Broadway

Between the Lines is a musical based on the novel of the same name, with music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald.

Productions

Between the Lines had its world premiere production at Kansas City Repetory Theatre. It opened on September 15, 2017, following previews from September 8. It played a limited run to October 1, 2017.[1][2] Arielle Jacobs played the lead role of Delilah.[3]

The show was scheduled to open Off-Broadway at the Tony Kiser Theatre in May 2020.[4] The production was delayed twice, first to 2021, and then to 2022 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.[5] Between the Lines began previews on June 15, 2022, with an official opening on July 11.[6] It was scheduled to play until October 2, 2022, but closed early on September 11.[7] A cast recording was released on January 13, 2023.[8][9]

Musical numbers

Cast and characters

Character Off-Broadway (2022)[6]
Delilah Arielle Jacobs
Prince Oliver Jake David Smith
Ms. Winx/Mrs. Brown/Kyrie/Jessamyn Jacobs/Lady in Waiting Vicki Lewis
Allie McAndrews/Princess Seraphima Hillary Fisher
Ryan/Frump Will Burton
Janice/Marina Jerusha Cavazos
Dr. Ducharme/Rapskullio John Rapson
Jules/Ondine Wren Rivera
Martin/Troll/Process Server Sean Stack
Grace/Queen Maureen Julia Murney
Swings/Understudies Heather Ayers, Dan Hoy, Martin Landry, Aubrey Matalon

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Nominated
Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical Vikki Lewis Nominated
Outstanding New Score Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Between the Lines". KCRep. 2022-01-11. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
  2. ^ "Between the Lines (Closed October 01, 2017) | Kansas City | reviews, cast and info | TheaterMania". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
  3. ^ Portner, Alan. "Review: BETWEEN THE LINES at Kansas City Repertory Theatre". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
  4. ^ Mcphee, Ryan (23 September 2019). "Musical Adaptation of Between the Lines Sets Off-Broadway Premiere". Playbill. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  5. ^ Clement, Olivia (7 May 2020). "Off-Broadway Musical Between the Lines Postponed to Spring 2021". Playbill. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  6. ^ a b Putnam, Leah (11 July 2022). "Between the Lines Opens Off-Broadway Run July 11". Playbill. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  7. ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (17 August 2022). "Off-Broadway's Between the Lines Sets September Closing Date". Playbill. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  8. ^ Peel, Eli. "Upcoming Cast Recordings". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  9. ^ Harms, Talaura (8 August 2022). "Off-Broadway's Between the Lines Will Record Cast Album". Playbill. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
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