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The Gardens of Anuncia
MusicMichael John LaChiusa
LyricsMichael John LaChiusa
BookMichael John LaChiusa
BasisThe life of Graciela Daniele
Productions2021 San Diego
2023 Off-Broadway

The Gardens of Anuncia is a stage musical with music, lyrics, and a book by Michael John LaChiusa. The show is based on the life of Graciela Daniele, a prolific figure in modern musical theatre.[1] Daniele was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the show is set. It follows her life from a young girl in Argentina during the years of Juan Perón, and her journey that lead her to New York City and eventually becoming an acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and director.[2]

Production history

Old Globe (2021)

The musical premiered at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego on September 10, 2021, running until October 17, 2021. Daniele served as director and co-choreographer for the production alongside Alex Sanchez. The show, commissioned by the Old Globe, had been in development for several years, with Daniele telling her life story to LaChiusa and creating the work together. Daniele said she wanted to honor the women in her life that helped her get to where she is today, she also looked forward to creating the new piece as she nears retirement. Orchestrations for the show were done by Michael Starobin with musical direction by Deborah Abramson. [3]

Off-Broadway (2021)

The musical was next performed Off-Broadway at the Mitzi E, Newhouse Theatre within Lincoln Center, running from October 19, 2023 until December 31, 2023.[4]

Original cast and characters

Character Old Globe Lincoln Center
2021 2023
Anuncia (older) Priscilla Lopez
Anuncia (younger) Kalyn West
Carmen, her mother Eden Espinosa
Magdalena, her granmama Mary Testa
Aunt Lucia Andréa Burns
Granpapa/Various Enrique Acevedo
The Deer/Various Tally Sessions

Musical numbers

  • "Opening" - Company
  • "Mami Said" - Mami, Older Anuncia
  • "Listen to the Music" - Tia, Young Anuncia
  • "Waiting/Dreaming" - Granmama, Granpapa
  • "Dance While You Can" - The Deer, Older Anuncia
  • "Malagueña" - Mami
  • "The Annunciation" - Tia, Mami, Granmama
  • "Smile for Me, Lucia" - Tia, Moustache Brothers
  • "The Vigil" - Company
  • "Dance While You Can (reprise)" - Jane, Joe, Phil
  • "Travel" - Grandfather, Young Anuncia
  • "Miss the Man" - Granmama
  • "The Trial" - Company
  • "Listen to the Music (reprise)" - Older Anuncia, Younger Anuncia
  • "Never a Goodbye" - Tia
  • "Finale" - Company

An original cast recording will be released. [5]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2024
 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Eden Espinosa Pending [6][7]
Lucille Lortel Award Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical Priscilla Lopez Pending
Outstanding Choreographer Graciele Daniele & Alex Sanchez Pending

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Playbill.com Official Playbill listingaccessed 04/28/2024
  3. ^ [2]
  4. ^ Lincoln Center Show Listaccessed 04/28/2024
  5. ^ [3]
  6. ^ "2024 Drama League Award Nominations announced". Theatermania. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  7. ^ [4]
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