Myths and Hymns
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Myths and Hymns (originally known as Saturn Returns) is a song cycle by musical theater composer Adam Guettel, based on Greek myth and lyrics found in an antique hymnal. Performed in concert format, Guettel demonstrates the span of reflection to a god, friend, or oneself. The songs range from electronic jazz and piano ballad to gospel and musical theater.
The original cast included:
- Vivian Cherry
- Lawrence Clayton
- Annie Golden
- Jose Llana
- Theresa McCarthy
- Bob Stillman
Songs found on the CD in its final form:
- Children of the Heavenly King
- At the Sounding
- Saturn Returns
- Icarus
- Migratory V
- Pegasus
- Link
- Hero & Leander
- Sisyphus
- Come to Jesus
- How Can I Lose You?
- There's a Shout
- Awaiting You
- The Great Highway
- There's a Land
- Saturn Returns (Reprise)
Performers on this disc include: Adam Guettel, Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, Kristin Chenoweth, Vivian Cherry,Billy Porter and Theresa McCarthy.
[edit] European Premiere
The show received its European premiere on the 22nd April and was scheduled to run a further two performances on the 29th April, 2007 and the 6th of May at the Finborough theatre. Due to popular demand the show was scheduled for two further performances on the 30th of April and 7th of May.
"... This is musical theatre that is challenging, compelling and compulsive... there is an astonishing intelligence and physicality throughout... bring yourself to it - as the fiercely committed cast of Tom Cooper’s production do - and it one of the most rewarding experiences you can have..." Mark Shenton, THE STAGE
The cast consisted of –
- Leon Craig
- Ashleigh Gray
- Hazel Holder
- Craig Purnell
- David Randall
- Caroline Sheen
Directed by Tom Cooper. Musical Supervisor Mark Collins. Musical Director Joe Hood.
Guitar & Percussion Tim Yates
The show's order followed that of the score rather than the CD:
- Prometheus
- Saturn Returns
- Icarus
- Migratory V
- Pegasus
- Jesus the Might Conqueror
- Children of the Heavenly King
- At the Sounding
- Build a Bridge
- Sisyphus
- Life is but a Dream
- Link
- Hero & Leander
- Come to Jesus
- How Can I Lose You?
- Awaiting You
- The Great Highway
- There’s a Land
- Saturn Returns (Reprise)
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