See Alex Finke and Livvy Marcus onstage from the new musical Ride. This American debut is now playing at The Old Globe, from March 30 to April 28, 2024.
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Ready, set, ride! The smash-hit London musical makes its U.S. premiere. It’s 1895, and Annie Londonderry wants to discover if a woman can ride a bicycle around the world. The problem? She’s only ridden one twice! As Annie and her unwitting secretary Martha share unbelievable adventures across four continents, they learn that no matter how far we ride, our past is always right behind us. With a high-energy score and a wildly versatile cast, this fresh and funny show is what Theatre Weekly called “an amazing piece of theatre and a must-watch for everyone.”
Book, music, and lyrics by Freya Catrin Smith
Music and lyrics by Jack Williams
Directed by Sarah Meadows
CAST: Alex Finke as Annie (Broadway’s revival of Les Misérables; Broadway’s Come from Away as Janice) and Livvy Marcus as Martha (The Old Globe’s Life After; Berkshire Theatre Festival’s Hair). Understudy: Aubrey Matalon (Broadway’s Six the Musical; Off Broadway’s Between the Lines, A New Musical).
CREATIVE TEAM: Jennifer Jancuska (Choreography), Amy Jane Cook (Scenic and Costume Design), Jamie Platt (Lighting Design), Andrew Johnson (Sound Design), Matt Powell (Video Design), John Bulleid (Illusion Design), Katharine Quinn (Associate Director), Natasha Harrison (Original Choreography), Jim Carnahan, CSA and Jason Thinger, CSA (Casting), Anjee Nero (Production Stage Manager), Macy Schmidt (Orchestrations), Sam Young (Music Supervisor and Additional Arrangements), and Daniel Green (Music Director).
ORCHESTRA: Daniel Green (Music Director, Conductor, Keyboard), Justin Gray (Assistant Music Director), Vince Cooper (Guitar), Tim McMahon (Percussion), Healy Henderson (Orchestra Contractor), and Justin Gray (Rehearsal Piano).
