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New York Rock

Full-Length Musical, Drama  /  2w, 8m

Yoko Ono

Written and Composed by Yoko Ono

"Endearing and enjoyable... You'll leave buoyed up by the infectious tunefulness, gusto and life enhancing merriment. The tunes - and there are many of them - are lively and lilting, ear tickling and foot stomping."- The New Yorker

New York Rock

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 8m
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
This allegorical rock musical weaves a tale of senseless violence, heart wrenching despair and resurgence of the human spirit. In New York, love blooms between a woman who has had to flee from an abusive husband and a budding rock musician whose mother was slain by street hoodlums. The lovers' developing relationship engenders an atmosphere of renewed optimism until urban violence erupts again, changing lives forever. The show ends with a cry for peace and hope.
History

New York Rock premiered at the WPA Theatre in New York City in March 1994 under the direction of Phillip Oesterman.

Keywords
Performing Groups
MOTHER
LITTLE BILL / BOY
BILL
JILL
IGNORANCE
VIOLENCE I
VIOLENCE II
STREETKID
STREETKID
STREETKID
  • Duration 105 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

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REVIEWS

"Endearing and enjoyable... You'll leave buoyed up by the infectious tunefulness, gusto and life enhancing merriment. The tunes - and there are many of them - are lively and lilting, ear tickling and foot stomping." - The New Yorker

Music

Song Samples

I'll Always Be With You
Speck of Dust
Midsummer New York
What a Bastard the World Is
Loneliness
Light on the Other Side
Tomorrow May Never Come
Don't Be Scared
Growing Pain
Warzone
Never Say Goodbye
O' Sanity
I Want My Love to Rest Tonight
I Felt Like Smashing My Face in a Clear Class Window
Now or Never
We're All Water
Yes, I'm Your Angel
Where Do We Go From Here?
Sleepless Night
No, No, No
Even When You're Far Away
Toy Boat
Story of an Oak Tree
Goodbye Sadness
  • Musical Style Pop/Rock
  • Vocal DemandsEasy
  • Orchestra Size Medium

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1 Trombone
1 Drums
1 Percussion
1 Guitar
1 Bass
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Authors

Author

Yoko Ono

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