Thursday night was the first preview of a brand new musical at Trinity Rep. “Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical” is the latest work from world-renowned playwright Sarah Ruhl, with music by composer Todd Almond. Ruhl received her master’s degree in Providence at Brown University. She’s since been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and has received the MacArthur “Genius” grant.
Ruhl’s “Melancholy Play” is receiving a world premiere at Trinity Rep. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Morning Edition host Chuck Hinman spoke with director Leisl Tommy about the production.
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