Broadway In Chicago announces principal casting for the world premiere of Amazing Grace, a new musical with music and lyrics by Christopher Smith and a book by Christopher Smith and Arthur Giron, produced by Carolyn Rossi Copeland, directed by Gabriel Barre and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.
Tony Award nominee Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tony Award nominee Tom Hewitt, Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy, and Laiona Michelle are the principal cast members for the musical based on the true story behind the world’s most beloved song. The tale of romance, rebellion and redemption follows one man whose incredible journey ignited a historic wave of change.
Amazing Grace begins performances at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre (18 W Monroe) Oct. 9 and opens Oct. 19 for a run scheduled through Nov. 2.
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