Soundworks Productions proudly presents
Songs For A New World
Music and Lyric by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Lauren Mckenna
Musical Direction by Benjamin Samuel and Mark Bradley
Choreographed by Benjamin Curé
Garnering multiple Green Room Award accolades for Best Direction, Best Musical Direction, Best Choreography, Best Lighting, Best Set and Costumes, and Best Ensemble, Soundworks Productions’ much-lauded production of Songs For A New World now returns to Melbourne’s iconic Chapel off Chapel for a strictly limited season.
From the first note to the last, Songs For A New World invites you to embark on a riveting exploration of hope, love, loss, and the transformative power of choices. Weaving together a tapestry of emotions, dreams, new beginnings, and life-altering moments, this production of Jason Robert Brown's mesmerising song cycle is brought to the stage by a remarkable team of artists.
Visually stunning, this dynamic and innovative season from Soundworks Productions offers audiences a thrilling musical theatre experience. Don’t miss the chance to see the show that took Melbourne by storm in 2023!
Soundworks Productions is a community of musicians, actors, and theatre makers. The company works to connect creatives and artists at all stages of their careers to develop their craft, discover innovative practices, collaborate, and create together. As an independent theatre company they champion innovative and challenging presentations of musical theatre works, drawing on a talent pool of both emerging and established artists to present engaging and stimulating theatre.
“Director Lauren McKenna and producer Benjamin Samuel have tapped into musical expression unlike that which is prevalent in most shows. The result is inspiring.” – The Blurb
Best Lighting (Green Room Award Winner)
Best Direction (Green Room Award Nominee)
Best Musical Direction (Green Room Award Nominee)
Best Ensemble (Green Room Award Nominee)
Best Choreography (Green Room Award Nominee)
Best Set and Costumes (Green Room Award Nominee)
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Lauren McKenna
Musical Direction by Benjamin Samuel and Mark Bradley
Choreographed by Benjamin Curé
Performed by Tayla Muir, Benoit Vari, Campbell Bonello and others
Musicians: Mark Bradley, Mitch Thomas, Lester Berryman, Vanessa Chen and others
Set Design by Harry Gill
Lighting Design by Sidney Younger
Sound Design by Thanu Moulton
Stage Manager: Dylan McBurnley
Publicity by Sassy Red PR
5 – 10 August 2025
Tues – Thurs 7pm, Fri and Sat 7:30pm, Sat and Sun 2pm
Preview Tuesday 5 August 7pm
Opening Night Wednesday 6 August 7pm
Tickets: $69 Full, $60 Grps 6+, $59 Concession, $50 Preview
Bookings: Online via www.anewworld.com.au (this event has assigned seating)
Enquiries: 03 8290 7000
Venue: Chapel off Chapel (The Chapel) – 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran
Duration: 2 hours including a 20-minute interval
Age Suitability: 15+
Warnings: Haze, smoke effects, strobe lighting, loud noises, adult themes Event detailsVenue: Chapel off Chapel (The Chapel) – 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran
Bookings: www.anewworld.com.au
Start Date: Wednesday 06 August 2025
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