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The Burnt Part Boys​

Book by Mariana Elder    Music by Chris Miller    Lyrics by Nathan Tysen

World Premiere
Barrington Stage Company

New York Premiere
Playwrights Horizons & The Vineyard Theater

Director/Choreographer: Joe Calarco
Music Director: Vadim Feichner
Scenic Design: Brian Prather
Costume Design: Elizabeth Flauto
Lighting Design: Chris Lee

Sound Design: Lindsay Jones

“…embraces the theatrical imagination, the no-frills production not only focuses on the material, it empowers it. Joe Calarco drives the production with energy, speed and the simplest of props and staging to create a rich theatrical experience.

-Frank Rizzo, Variety​

"4 Stars. Under the inventive direction of Joe Calarco, ‘The Burnt Part Boys’ is strong and deeply satisfying. Oh, how wonderful it is to be moved by musical theater again."
-Talking Broadway

“FOUR STARS! Ambitious and accomplished! A smart, ardent show! Just when you think musical theater is all tapped out, pieces like ‘Burnt Part’ find new material to mine.”

-Adam Feldman, Time Out New York

"’The Burnt Part Boys’ gives hope that the American musical is not dead yet. Joe Calarco's direction is exceptional. Spare and simple, it leaves much to the imagination and that is the most effective stagecraft of all.”

-The Associated Press

“An adventurous, innovative, and gripping musical!”

-Steven Suskin, Variety

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