Recommended Off-Broadway: WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL (Theatre Row)

THE BLOOM IS SOON TO BE ON THE WHITE ROSE

Based on the true story of young people bravely standing up to injustice, White Rose: The Musical , which begins its Off-Broadway debut January 17, 2024, is a powerful new musical that follows the inspiring story of a courageous group of university students who stood up to Hitler. Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, the musical follows Sophie and Hans Scholl and a group of young activists as they create and distribute leaflets challenging Hitler’s propaganda. Through its dynamic and hopeful portrayal, the musical vividly captures the unwavering spirit of youthful resistance against oppression, making for a compelling and heartwarming theatrical experience.

White Rose writer Brian Belding says, “The White Rose students were the privileged few who benefited from unjust laws and discrimination. Yet they were the ones who ultimately stood up for those who no longer had a voice. They chose to use their privilege for good, risking everything. My hope is that this musical inspires those struggling to find their own way to take action where they see injustice.”

Initial casting: Jo Ellen Pellman (Netflix The Prom) as Sophie Scholl, Mike Cefalo (New York, New York) as Hans Scholl, Kennedy Kanagawa (Into the Woods) as Christoph Probst. Laura Sky Herman (National Tour: Hello, Dolly!) as Lila Ramdohr, Paolo Montalban (Funny Girl, Pacific Overtures) as Prof. Kurt Huber, Sam Gravitte (Wicked) as Frederick Fischer, Cole Thompson (Into the Woods) as Willi Graff, with Ellis Gage (International: Next to Normal) and Dani Apple (The Sorceress). Cast headshots below. Full cast to be announced soon.

Book & Lyrics by BRIAN BELDING
Music by NATALIE BRICE
Additional Material by VAIBU MOHAN
Musical Direction & Arrangements by SHEELA RAMESH
Choreography by JORDAN RYDER
Direction by WILL NUNZIATA

The design team includes James Noone (set), Sophia Choi (costumes), Alan C. Edwards (lighting), Elisabeth Weidner (sound), and Charlie Rosen (orchestrations). The production stage manager is Ellie Handel, casting by Eisenberg/Beans Casting, Ken Davenport is the Executive Consultant and Lisa Dozier Shacket.

White Rose: The Musical
LDK Productions in association with NewYorkRep
Theatre Row’s Theatre Three, 410 West 42nd Street
Tues-Thurs at 7; Fri at 8; Sat at 2 & 8; Sun at 2 & 6:30
previews begin January 17, with an opening on January 25, 2024
for tickets ($35-$85), visit WhiteRoseTheMusical