Octet
Pershing Square Signature Center
The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
Previews Began: April 30, 2019
Opening Night: May 19, 2019
Closing Night: June 30, 2019
Music: Dave Malloy
Lyrics: Dave Malloy
Book: Dave Malloy
Featuring a score for an a cappella chamber choir and an original libretto inspired by internet comment boards, scientific debates, religious texts, and Sufi poetry, Octet explores addiction and nihilism within the messy context of 21st century technology.
Musical Numbers
Part One
I. Hymn: The Forest………………………….Company
II. Refresh…………………………….Jessica, Company
III. Candy……………………………..Henry, Company
IV. Glow…………………………………Paula, Company
V. Fugue State………………………………….Company
Part Two
VI. Hymn: Monster…………………………..Company
VII. Solo……………………………Ed, Karly, Company
VIII. Actually…………………………..Toby, Company
IX. Little God……………………….Marvin, Company
X. Tower Tea Ceremony……………………Company
XI. Beautiful………………………….Velma, Company
XII. Hymn: The Field…………………………Company