The world premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is at The Shed for 15 weeks only
Show InformationPreviews: September 28, 2023
Opening: October 22, 2023
On Sale Through: January 7, 2023
Duration: TBA
Group InformationGroup Minimum: 10
CAST
Francois Battiste
Tracie Bennett
Bobby Cannavale
Micaela Diamond
Amber Gray
Jin Ha
Rachel Bay Jones
Denis O’Hare
Steven Pasquale
David Hyde Pierce
Jeremy Shamos
CREATIVE STAFF
By: David Ives, based on two films by Luis Buñuel
Songs by: Stephen Sondheim
Director: Joe Mantello
Choreography: Sam Pinkleton
Design: David Zinn
Costumes: David Zinn
Lighting: Natasha Kat
Sound: Tom Gibbons
SYNOPSIS
As recently as September 2021, two months before Sondheim's death at 91, the composer revealed that he was working on a new musical called Square One with David Ives. That project has since been renamed to Here We Are, composed by Sondheim and with a book by acclaimed playwright David Ives.
They're working with material by another renowned creator: filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Here We Are is inspired by two of his films: the Oscar-winning 1972 flick The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) and 1962's The Exterminating Angel. Both are satirical, surrealist stories that center around wealthy friends' dinner party plans derailing and the secrets that come to light in the process.
Playing these esteemed guests is a who's-who of stage talent. The cast includes Tony Award winners David Hyde Pierce, Rachel Bay Jones, and Denis O'Hare; Tony nominees Tracie Bennett, Amber Gray, Bobby Cannavale, Jeremy Shamos, and Micaela Diamond, Drama Desk nominee Steven Pasquale; and more.