Pask, Holder & McDonald Lead Production Team for A.R.T.'s JOHNNY BASEBALL

The American Repertory Theatre has announced the design team for their upcoming production of JOHNNY BASEBALL, The New Red Sox Musical (formerly called Red Sox Nation), opening May 14th at the Loeb Drama Center. The play will be directed by acclaimed director Diane Paulus and feature choreography by Peter Pucci.

The design team will include Tony Award winner Scott Pask on set design, Tony winner Donald Holder on lighting design, and Michael McDonald on costume design.

The original musical boasts a book by Richard Dresser, music by Robert Reale, and lyrics by Willie Reale. According to the A.R.T. website, Johnny Baseball explores the source of the infamous Curse and the secret to its end by blending fiction, fact, and the mystical power of the game.

Last fall the A.R.T. welcomed its new Artistic Director, Diane Paulus. Under her leadership, the Theater has developed a new initiative, EXPERIENCE THE A.R.T., which seeks to revolutionize the theater experience through a sustained commitment to empowering the audience. This initiative recognizes that theater is not just a play on the stage, but also a social occasion for people to come together and experience community. This audience-driven vision speaks directly to the A.R.T.'s core mission - "to expand the boundaries of theater." By expanding its focus to include the audience's total theater experience, the A.R.T. seeks to give audiences a voice, a sense of ownership, and a feeling of importance in the theatrical event.

For more information, visit www.americanrepertorytheater.org.