The York Theatre Completes Casting for Kilgallen
The musical production will debut this winter at the Theatre at St. Jean's in New York City.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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The York Theatre has finalized the cast for its upcoming musical Kilgallen, which stars Donna Vivino as the titular journalist. The production will run at the Theatre at St. Jean's beginning in late November.
Why it matters
The announcement marks the completion of the creative team for this new stage work, which features original music and book by Chuck Strand. The production marks a new addition to the city's winter theater season.
The production includes a cast of 11 performers and utilizes a creative team featuring scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and wig design.
The players
The York Theatre
This off-Broadway theater company is dedicated to developing and producing new musicals and reviving classic works.
Donna Vivino
An experienced musical theater actress, she is widely known for her past Broadway performances including roles in Wicked and Hairspray.
Terry Berliner
A seasoned director and producer, she has overseen numerous theater projects ranging from new plays to established musicals.
The details
Directed by Terry Berliner, the musical features a book and music by Chuck Strand, with lyrics by Strand and Emily Drossell, and additional music by George Petersen. The stage performance includes a full ensemble cast alongside principal performers to bring the story to life.
Timeline
November 28, 2026: The musical begins its performance run.
December 3, 2026: The official opening night occurs.
December 27, 2026: The musical concludes its performance run.
Industry Dynamics
This premiere aligns with the institution's established pattern of developing new works for the New York City theater circuit. It reflects the ongoing commitment of off-Broadway venues to curate original stories for audiences during the competitive winter theater season.
Theatergoers can see the production at the Theatre at St. Jean's starting November 28. Tickets for the limited engagement are available for performances running through December 27.
The takeaway
The selection of this ensemble highlights the collaborative effort required to bring a new musical from script to the stage. Theater fans interested in new works should keep an eye on performance dates as the winter season approaches.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming stage productions, visit the New York City Children’s Theater section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Playbill.
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