See Rock City and Other Destinations: Scenic Route
Brad Alexander
See Rock City & Other Destinations
by Brad Alexander, Adam Mathias
Off-Broadway
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Awards & Recognition
Drama Desk Award
Winner! 2007 Jerry Bock Award Winner! 2008 Richard Rodgers Award Winner! 2011 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical Nominee: Six 2011 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music
Synopsis
A wanderer believes his destiny is written on rooftops along the North Carolina Interstate.
A young man yearns to connect with intelligent life in Roswell, New Mexico.
A woman at the Alamo steps out of the shadow of her grandparents' idealized romance to take a chance on love.
Three estranged sisters cruise to Glacier Bay to scatter their father's ashes.
Two high school boys face unexpected fears in the Coney Island Spook House.
A terrified bride-to-be ponders taking the leap...over Niagara Falls.
Press Reviews
"The music by Brad Alexander with lyrics by Mathias is consistently lovely. The songs are polished and catchy displaying the composers’ gift for writing tunes that are both versatile and genuinely moving."
— NY1
"The musical’s genuine heart and humor simply transports audiences."
— TheatreMania
"For anyone who loves musical theater, See Rock City and Other Destinations is relevant, entertaining, and worth going out of your way to see."
— Rural Intelligence
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Dodi A small-town Carolina waitress. She’s never left the state. |
| Evan A 20-something loner. No money, no girlfriend, no job – but he hasn’t given up hope. |
| Lauren A 30-year-old teacher from Fredericksburg. She’s single. |
| Grampy Lauren’s beloved grandfather. He suffered a stroke a few years ago that left him unable to walk or speak. |
| Dempsey A 30-something professional. He’s a divorce lawyer, but he hates it, if that makes it any better. |
| Lily Judy and Claire’s younger sister. She just wants her sisters to get along. |
| Judy Lily and Claire’s sister. She’s emotional. |
| Claire Lily and Judy’s sister. She just wants to get this over with. |
| Cutter A prep-school teen. He’s the “bad kid.” |
| Rick A prep-school teen. He’s Cutter’s best friend. |
| Kate A bride. She’s not ready – or is she? |
| Tour Guide A tour guide. He’s determined to give Kate a little push. |
| Waiter |
| Subway Conductor |
| Freak Show Barker |
| Carney |
| Jess A 20-something traveler. He’s been on the road as long as he can remember. |
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About See Rock City and Other Destinations
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 2011
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573699146
ISBN-10 0573699143
LCC ML50.A3696 S44 2011
See Rock City & Other Destinations is a American comedy play written by Brad Alexander and published by Samuel French (2011).
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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