Based on James Agee’s autobiographical, Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece 'A Death in the Family', this moving and innovative new musical reunites the dynamic Tony Award®-winning creative team behind 'Ragtime'. The story begins as an adult Agee struggles to write his greatest work about the event that touched his young life and the effect it had on his family and his future. An evocative depiction of loss and grief and the forces that shape who we are, 'Knoxville' is a universal coming-of-age story about family, faith, and love—and about the boy who will grow up to write it. With a sweeping musical score and brilliant cast, this is a must-see event.
Directed and Choreographed by Josh Rhodes ♦
Based on the Asolo Rep production directed by Frank Galati
Commissioned and first produced by Asolo Repertory Theatre,
Michael Donald Edwards, Producing Artistic Director,
Linda M. DiGabriele, Managing Director.
Associate Director and Choreographer – Trina Mills ♦
Music Supervisor – Caleb Hoyer
Music Director – Terry D. Alford
Scenic & Costume Designer – Robert Perdziola ‡
Lighting Designer – Kenton Yeager ‡
Sound Designer – Joe Payne ‡
Stage Manager – Patrick Lanczki *
Assistant Stage Manager – Nia Sciarretta *
Artistic Director, Department Head – Kenneth Martin
Managing Director – Tom Cervone
Production Manager – Susan L. McMillan
The production of Knoxville is made possible
by a generous grant from:
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♦ The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.
‡ Represented by United Scenic Artists, local USA-829 of the IATSE.
* Members of Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Advisories:
Knoxville includes alcohol use and themes of death.