SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL to Set Sail at Bridge Street Theatre This July
The original musical will run from July 24 to August 3 in Catskill, NY.
By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 14, 2025
Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill, NY will welcome the world premiere of South: A Nautical Musical from July 24 through August 3, 2025.
With book, music, and lyrics by Carmen Borgia and direction and choreography by Timothy Dakin-Dunn, South follows a whimsically adventurous voyage across oceans, islands, and emotional territory. The production features an 8-piece live band and an ensemble of local and New York-based performers.
"This casting process was fascinating — every single one of these actors walked into the room and just popped with electricity," said director Timothy Dakin-Dunn. "We saw so many talented folks, but this cast? These folks are funny. And smart. And deeply thoughtful performers. And the voices — I'm talking Broadway-quality vocals all day long! I'm honestly a little afraid we're going to blow the roof off Bridge Street Theatre!
Julia Chen Myers stars as Arabella, alongside Lee Hollis Bussie* as Wheeler, Álvaro Medina as Hurley, Richard Koons* as Captain Spar, M'Lanie Hunter* as Queen Margaret / Tango Dancer / Ensemble, Alison Davy as Luisa / Accordion, Jay Kerr as Pym / Piano, Johnny Martinez as Ucello / Tango Dancer / Ensemble, Sarah Von Egypt as Ensemble / Arabella U/S, Allegra Coons as Ensemble / Assistant Director, and Magnus Bush as Pirate Captain / Ensemble.
*Members of Actors' Equity Association
The cast represents a range of communities across New York including Catskill, Poughkeepsie, Lexington, Croton-on-Hudson, Warwick, Haines Falls, Saratoga Springs, Salem, Queens, and Syracuse.
Audiences can expect original choreography, live music, inventive staging, and a story filled with heart and humor.
Performance Details
Dates: July 24 – August 3, 2025
Showtimes: Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY
Tickets and more information: bridgest.org
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