John & Jen at The Unicorn Theatre

John & Jen is an intimate and deeply moving musical by Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party) that traces the evolving bond between siblings—and later between mother and son—across three decades. Told through a soaring contemporary score that blends pop, folk and musical theatre influences, the story follows Jen as she reflects on her childhood with her younger brother John. Their connection, shaped by youthful rebellion, family expectations and unspoken love, is marked by small but powerful touchstones—including a well-worn baseball glove that becomes a quiet symbol of memory, loss and enduring devotion. As Jen grows into adulthood and raises her own son, the echoes of her past shape her hopes, fears and fierce love as a parent.

Directed by Gregg Edelman, whose previous work at Berkshire Theatre Group includes acclaimed productions of White Christmas and Once, this production benefits from his decades of experience on Broadway and beyond. A Tony Award nominee, Edelman’s Broadway credits include City of Angels, Les Misérables, Into the Woods, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd and Water for Elephants, among many others—reflecting a career rooted in powerful, character-driven musical storytelling. An accomplished performer and director, Edelman brings both musical sophistication and emotional nuance to Lippa’s heartfelt score, guiding this intimate production with clarity and depth.

Poignant, personal and quietly powerful, John & Jen exemplifies the kind of artist-driven storytelling that defines The Unicorn Theatre. With its close-knit focus and deeply resonant music, this production offers audiences a moving theatrical experience about family, memory and the enduring bonds that shape our lives.