RIDE premiered in the U.S. March 30th - April 28th 2024 at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre.
With Annie being back on home turf, more news coming soon!
ABOUT
The extraordinary story of the first woman to cycle around the world.
Ready, set, ride! The smash-hit London musical makes its U.S. premiere. It’s 1895, and Annie Londonderry wants to discover if a woman can ride a bicycle around the world. The problem? She’s only ridden one twice! As Annie and her unwitting secretary Martha share unbelievable adventures across four continents, they learn that no matter how far we ride, our past is always right behind us.
With a high-energy score and a wildly versatile cast, this fresh and funny show is what Theatre Weekly called “an amazing piece of theatre and a must-watch for everyone.”
This production includes strong language.
Total running time: One hour and 30 minutes (one act with no intermission).
Cast:
Alex Finke as Annie (Broadway’s revival of Les Misérables; Broadway’s Come from Away as Janice) and Livvy Marcus as Martha (The Old Globe’s Life After; Berkshire Theatre Festival’s Hair). Understudy: Aubrey Matalon (Broadway’s Six the Musical; Off Broadway’s Between the Lines, A New Musical).
Orchestra:
Daniel Green (Music Director, Conductor, Keyboard), Justin Gray (Assistant Music Director), Vince Cooper (Guitar), Tim McMahon (Percussion), Healy Henderson (Orchestra Contractor), and Justin Gray (Rehearsal Piano).
Ride is supported by production sponsors The Joseph Cohen and Martha Farish New Play Development Fund and artist sponsors Alicia and Jonathan Atun (for director Sarah Meadows) Sandy and Arthur* Levinson (for music director Dan Green), Sue and Edward "Duff" Sanderson (for Alex Finke), and Richard and Shari Sapp (for Livvy Marcus).
Special thanks
Very special thanks to the U.K. casts and companies of Ride past and present. Thanks to Andy Barnes, Curve Theatre Leicester, Darcy Dobson, Simon Friend, Neil Gooding, Adam Lenson, Ceri Lothian, Elvira Parr, and Tony Spinosa.
REVIEWS
“Funny and endearing.” —The San Diego Union-Tribune
“An incredibly fun, clever, and wholly entertaining musical. This is one ride you don't want to miss!” —Broadway World
“Alex Finke is a perfect Annie. Livvy Marcus as Martha is incredible.” —San Diego Jewish World
“Director Sarah Meadows sustains the production's visual, verbal, and aural elements with maximum entertainment effect.” —Stage and Cinema
“Entertaining, with snappy tunes, delightful stage props, and physical comedy!” —Stage West
CREATIVE TEAM
Music, Book & Lyrics
Freya Catrin Smith
Music & Lyrics
Jack Williams
Director
Sarah Meadows
Choreographer
Jennifer Jancuska
Scenic & Costume Designer
Amy Jane Cook
Lighting Designer
Jamie Platt
Sound Designer
Andrew Johnson
Projection Designer
Matt Powell
Illusion Designer
John Bulleid
Associate Director
Katharine Quinn
Original Choreographer
Natasha Harrison
Casting
Jim Carnahan, CSA
Jason Thinger, CSA
Production Stage Manager
Anjee Nero
Orchestrations
Macy Schmidt
Music Supervision & Additional Arrangements
Sam Young
Music Director
Daniel Green
Assistant Stage Manager
Amanda Salmons
Stage Management Swing
Chandra R.M. Anthenill
Kendra Stockton
Assistant Music Director
Justin Gray
Production Companies
DEM Productions
Wagner Johnson Productions
Berry Edelstein
Timothy J. Shields