Lola Tung and Daniel Bravo Hernández to Lead New York Theatre Workshop Benefit Reading of ‘Sanctuary City’
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “Hadestown” star Lola Tung and “Romeo + Juliet” actor Daniel Bravo Hernández are set to lead a benefit reading of “Sanctuary City” from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright for New York Theatre Workshop. The Oct. 9 reading, staged by Level Forward an
The upcoming benefit reading of "Sanctuary City" at New York Theatre Workshop, led by Lola Tung and Daniel Bravo Hernández, is significant for the theatre community, but also has implications for the music world. As a publication that covers culture, style, and media, it's worth noting that the overlap between theatre and music is increasingly common, with many artists exploring interdisciplinary work.
Lola Tung, known for her role in the Amazon Prime series "The Summer I Turned Pretty," has already demonstrated her musical talents, and her involvement in this reading suggests that music may be incorporated into the production in some way. Meanwhile, Daniel Bravo Hernández, who has a background in theatre and film, including his role in Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet," brings a strong dramatic presence to the reading. The fact that Level Forward is staging the event highlights the organization's commitment to producing innovative and socially conscious work.
As the reading approaches on October 9, it's worth keeping an eye on how "Sanctuary City" might translate to a larger production, potentially with a musical component. With Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lauren Yee at the helm, this reading has the potential to spark important conversations and inspire new creative work. Music fans may be interested to see if any original music is premiered as part of the reading, or if the production's themes and messages resonate with musicians or composers in the future.
Originally reported by variety.com. MusicNewsletter adds analysis for culture, style & media readers.