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New Musical Platinum Dreams Sets Off-Broadway Premiere
By Margaret Hall
Feb 13, 2025
The York Theatre will stage the new musical Platinum Dreams later this spring as the first production in its 2025 New2NY lineup.
Running April 8-16, Platinum Dreams features a book by Stevie Holland, music by Gary William Friedman, lyrics by Will Holt, and additional lyrics by Holland. Adapted from Platinum by Holt and Bruce Vilanch, and Sunset by Holt, Platinum Dreams will be directed by York Interim Artistic Director Joseph Hayward.
Set in 1977, with a score encompassing ’70s rock, ’40s big band, and a contemporary theatre sound, Platinum Dreams tells the story of Lila Halliday, a musical movie star of the 1940s hoping to make a comeback by recording her first-ever solo album; Dan Hardin, a hot rock ‘n’ roll star looking to keep his relevance on the charts; and Jamie Stiles, a record producer and studio owner who is Dan’s former writing partner and former lover.
The production will star Stevie Holland (Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter) as Lila Halliday, Conor Ryan (Desperate Measures, Moulin Rouge) as Dan Hardin, and Jovan E’Sean (Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”) as Jamie Stiles.
Kody Jauron is choreographing, with music direction by Dave Klodowski. The production is presented in association with 150 Music Productions, Lyle Saunders, Ken Inadomi, and Melinda Wolfe. Casting is by Michael Cassara Casting. Meg Meschino is production stage manager and Nicole Caroselli is assistant stage manager.
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