AMAZING GRACE to have invitational presentation

11/28/2012 4:10pm


Robby Benson & Josh Young are set to star in the upcoming special invitational presentation of selections from the original new musical AMAZING GRACE, with Music & Lyrics by Christopher Smith and book by Mr Smith & Arthur Giron on Dec 11th & 12th at Lincoln Center’s Clark Studio. “Amazing Grace” has been in development over the past four years and the musical had a run at Goodpeed’s Norma Terris last summer. Under the direction of Gabriel Barre, the cast will also feature Whitney Bashor, Chris Hoch, Quentin Earl Darrington & Harriett D Foy. “Amazing Grace” is an epic musical love story based on the life and trials of John Newton, the former slave-trader who authored one of the world's most recognized songs. The story is told from the point of view of his childhood friend Mary Catlett, the woman who never lost faith in him and whose love, courage and unshakable conviction helped to transform his life. The musical is produced by Carolyn Rossi Copeland, in assoc w/Alex Rankin, Michael Jenkins, AG Funding & Larry Payton. For more information, visit www.agmusical.com. Press contact: Jim Randloph (704-9894)...