Don't miss the pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again!

Begin Again
World premiere musical
Based on the Exclusive Media film written and directed by John Carney
Music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train (Jerry Becker and Matt Musty)
Book by Jenna Clark Embrey and Molly Beach Murphy
Music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Brian Usifer
Choreography by David Neumann
Directed by Lorin Latarro

Sept. 6-Oct. 18, 2026.

Find tickets: https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/26-season/begin-again

In a city alive with possibility, two unlikely dreamers discover that music has the power to change everything. When Gretta, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter, crosses paths with Dan, a record producer on the brink of burnout, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City, Begin Again is a world-premiere musical about rediscovering passion, purpose, and the courage to start over.

CAST: The principal cast for Begin Again includes Emma Busse as Gretta, Patrick Heusinger  as Dan, Charlotte MacLeod as Violet, Kevin William Paul as Max, Adrienne Walker as Miriam, Nik Walker as Saul, and Casey Whyland as Stevie. The Begin Again ensemble includes Matt Cusack, Logan Farine, John Krause, Kate Louissaint, Ana Marcu, Kelly McIntyre, Eric Shawn, and Erica Swindell. Swings for Begin Again are Eileen Doan, Karina Gallagher, Jack Gerhard, and Caleb Hartsfield.

CREATIVE TEAM: In addition to Carney, Monahan, Train (Becker and Musty), Embrey, Murphy, Usifer, Neumann, and Latarro, the creative team for Begin Again includes music direction by Matt Deitchman; scenic design by Derek McLane; costume design by Linda Cho; lighting design by Amanda Zieve; sound design by John Shivers; projection design by David Bengali; illusions by Skylar Fox; wig and hair design by Alberto Alvarado; casting by Carnahan Casting, Jim Carnahan and Liz Fraser; and production stage management by Bonnie Panson.

The film Begin Again premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013, earning widespread acclaim for its heartfelt story and infectious music. Starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo, Begin Again received an Academy Award nomination and captivated audiences around the world with its uplifting celebration of creativity. Critics hailed the film as a love letter to both music and New York City.

From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKV7riXsB3U