Duncan Sheik, the composer and co-lyricist of the upcoming Off Broadway musical version of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, is handing off his planned onstage role to his pal and frequent collaborator, singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega.
“It turns out that being in the cast on top of being composer and co-lyricist of a new musical is a lot to chew,” Sheik said in a statement, “so I have decided to focus on the latter. I’m thrilled that my friend and longtime collaborator Suzanne Vega will be stepping into the role. She joins an amazing cast and creative team and I hope as many people get to enjoy this show as possible.”
Vega, who rose to fame in the 1980s and ’90s with such hits as “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner,” will play the onstage role listed only as “Band Leader.” She joins the previously announced principal cast Jennifer Damiano...
“It turns out that being in the cast on top of being composer and co-lyricist of a new musical is a lot to chew,” Sheik said in a statement, “so I have decided to focus on the latter. I’m thrilled that my friend and longtime collaborator Suzanne Vega will be stepping into the role. She joins an amazing cast and creative team and I hope as many people get to enjoy this show as possible.”
Vega, who rose to fame in the 1980s and ’90s with such hits as “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner,” will play the onstage role listed only as “Band Leader.” She joins the previously announced principal cast Jennifer Damiano...
- 1/8/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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