Between the Lines (musical)

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.

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

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. 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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