Off-Broadway’s York Reviving Songs for a New World for Spring Benefit
The Jason Robert Brown musical will return Off-Broadway one night only with a cast of Broadway stars.
Jason Robert Brown
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The York Theatre will give a one-night-only concert of Jason Robert Brown‘s 1995 song cycle Songs for a New World as its 2026 spring benefit March 30 at Theatre at St. Jean’s. The evening, to be directed by Jessica McRoberts, will feature performances from Broadway stars to be announced.
Premiering at WPA Theatre in 1995, Songs for a New World launched the career of now-Tony winner Jason Robert Brown, all of 25 years old when the musical debuted. The work presents 16 narratively unconnected songs written on the connecting theme of moments of decision. Many of those songs have become favorites within Brown’s body of work, including “Stars and the Moon,” “I’m Not Afraid of Anything,” “I’d Give It All for You,” “She Cries,” and “Christmas Lullaby.” The original production featured a cast of newcomers that have all gone on to become Broadway favorites, including Brooks Ashmanskas, Andréa Burns, Jessica Molaskey, and Billy Porter. York’s performance is being presented via special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Benefit tickets include a reception. The theatre will also make five rush tickets available for the performance.
Visit YorkTheatre.org for more.
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