THE FOURTH MESSENGER IN NEW YORK NOW July 18-23!
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OFFICIAL SELECTION of the 2017 NEW YORK MUSICAL FESTIVAL’s
NEXT LINK PROJECT
Presented July 18-23 at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row
410 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
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A New Musical
Book and Lyrics by Tanya Shaffer
Music and Additional Lyrics by Vienna Teng
What if the Buddha were a woman, living in our times? In this captivating new musical, Mama Sid is a modern-day “awakened one” with a worldwide following. But a determined young woman seeks to unearth Mama Sid’s mysterious past, exposing long-held secrets that could change everything. Epic and intimate, comic and profound, The Fourth Messenger investigates what it means to be both enlightened and human. Addictive melodies and subtle, intricate harmonies bring the story vividly to life, adding depth and resonance that linger long after the lights come up.
What the critics are saying…
“A work of wit, grace, and…enlightenment.”
– Theatremania
“We need more shows like this to heal our world.”
– Times Square Chronicle
“With a strong score, interesting book and thoughtful lyrics combined with committed, almost mystical central performances, I was totally captivated and emotionally invested.”
– Theater Reviews from my Seat
“An absolute delight!”
— San Francisco Chronicle
“Masterful and compelling…both timeless and contemporary.”
— Stage and Cinema
“Hugely ambitious and refreshingly original”
— Huffington Post
“Beautiful…A triumph…Shaffer’s book brims with intelligence and wit, and Teng’s music feels rich in original ways, full of melody and intricacy.
— Chad Jones’ Theatre Dogs
“Profound and profane, combative and compassionate… Teng’s complex harmonies and inspired melodies stick with you long after the curtain goes down.”
— Art Animal
“Funny and touching in all the right places…”
— KQED-FM
