Overview

• Arena Stage’s production officially opened September 20 at the in-the-round Fichandler Theater and runs through November 9.
• Will Power and Doug Wright provide the new book with additional lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and Sergio Trujillo directs and choreographs.
• The story relocates from the original Washington Senators to the early-2000s New York Yankees dynasty while retaining the classic score.
• Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), and Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy) lead a large ensemble that includes Quentin Earl Darrington, Bryonha Marie, and Alysha Umphress.
• Initial reviews highlight Trujillo’s high-energy choreography and staging and commend the cast’s performances.