Radiant Baby

a musical installation inspired by the life and art of Keith Haring

Book by Stuart Ross, Music by Debra Barsha, Lyrics by Ira Gasman, Stuart Ross, and Debra Barsha

June 21-July 15, 2007

June 21-23, 28-30, July 5-7, 12-14 @ 8pm
June 24, July 1, 8, & 15 @ 3pm

Content Advisory: Ages 12 and up*

-Enquirer Review: 'Radiant Baby' shines
-TalkinBroadway.com Review

-PBS CET Connect video interview with Alan Patrick Kenny and Adam Standley

Collective Perspectives Talkback:
Sunday, July 1 @ 5:15pm
"80's Music and the creation of Radiant Baby"
featuring composer/co-lyricist Debra Barsha, Director Alan Patrick Kenny, Musical Director Steven Milloy, and Star Adam Standley
Moderated by Jeff Syroney

Directed by NSC Producing Artistic Director
Alan Patrick Kenny
Music Directed by Steven Milloy

Watch Radiant Baby behind-the-scenes video podcasts and read rehearsal diaries on the new NSC Blog

NSC is thrilled to present the regional premiere and third U.S. production of the innovative new musical Radiant Baby. Utilizing an explosive combination of rock, punk and pop music, Radiant Baby tells the story of 1980's pop artist Keith Haring and his symbol-inspired graffiti line art created in the New York subways which catapulted him to international superstardom, before tragically dying of AIDS at age 31. Haring, a rare artist who achieved widespread public accolades but only minimal appreciation from the art world during his lifetime, used his art-accessible-to-all approach to encapsulate the turbulent generation living in the 80's and celebrate the vitality of their human spirit. Originally developed and directed by distinguished theatre director, writer, and producer George C. Wolfe, Radiant Baby received its World Premiere staging at New York 's Public Theatre, and was further developed in a later production at New York University . NSC is proud to present this fascinating and energetic musical's first ever regional production, directed by NSC Producing Artistic Director Alan Patrick Kenny.

"… a must-see show…one of the most perfect examples on display in New York of what the physical shape of a musical today is, and where it's going tomorrow… one of the most exciting musicals New York has seen in years "

-Talkin' Broadway

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-NSC @ HOME ON MAIN info

-haring.com - The Keith Haring Foundation