Eastland: An Original Musical
Synopsis
Moored on the Chicago River between Clark St and LaSalle, The Eastland begins boarding and thousands of Western Electric employees and their families climb the ramp, excited for their annual company outing. Overflowing with passengers about to depart, the boat leans port – and doesn’t lean back. Within minutes, cries fill the air, families are torn apart and unexpected heroes emerge to rescue dozens of Chicagoans from a watery end. Artistic Director Andrew White (Of One Blood, 1984) resurrects the ghosts of America’s forgotten tragedy in this Lookingglass Original musical, with music by Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and Ben Sussman, the team behind the score of Lookingglass Alice, 1984, Metamorphoses, Hard Times, and The Secret in the Wings, as well as the acclaimed Winesburg, Ohio. Directed by Amanda Dehnert (Peter Pan: A Play). Inspired in part by Jay Bonansinga’s The Sinking of the Eastland: America’s Forgotten Tragedy
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Jeanne T. Arrigo
Sister / Musician
Lawrence E. DiStasi
Otto / Olaf
Christine Mary Dunford
Marianne
Doug Hara
Reggie
Derek Hasenstab
Husband / Houdini
Erik Hellman
Grocer / Musician
Malcolm Ruhl
Musician
Michael Barrow Smith
Pedersen / Musician
Scott Stangland
Emie / Musician
Tiffany Topol
Solveig
Claire Wellin
Bobbie
Monica West
Ilse
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Dehnert
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew White
- Original Score
- Andrew Pluess, Ben Sussman
- Original Title
- Eastland: An Original Musical
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Dehnert
Andrew White
Andrew Pluess, Ben Sussman
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda Dehnert
Director
Mara Blumenfeld
Costume Design
Andrew White
Writer
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What is Eastland: An Original Musical about?
Moored on the Chicago River between Clark St and LaSalle, The Eastland begins boarding and thousands of Western Electric employees and their families climb the ramp, excited for their annual company outing. Overflowing with passengers about to depart, the boat leans port – and doesn’t lean back. Within minutes, cries fill the air, families are torn apart and unexpected heroes emerge to rescue dozens of Chicagoans from a watery end. Artistic Director Andrew White (Of One Blood, 1984) resurrects the ghosts of America’s forgotten tragedy in this Lookingglass Original musical, with music by Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and Ben Sussman, the team behind the score of Lookingglass Alice, 1984, Metamorphoses, Hard Times, and The Secret in the Wings, as well as the acclaimed Winesburg, Ohio. Directed by Amanda Dehnert (Peter Pan: A Play). Inspired in part by Jay Bonansinga’s The Sinking of the Eastland: America’s Forgotten Tragedy
Who directed Eastland: An Original Musical?
Eastland: An Original Musical was directed by Amanda Dehnert.
Who stars in Eastland: An Original Musical?
The principal cast of Eastland: An Original Musical includes Jeanne T. Arrigo, Lawrence E. DiStasi, Christine Mary Dunford, Doug Hara, Derek Hasenstab.
When was Eastland: An Original Musical released and how long is it?
Eastland: An Original Musical was released in 2020 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Eastland: An Original Musical?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eastland: An Original Musical was composed by Andrew Pluess, Ben Sussman.