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Karen Ziemba and More Introduce John Kander's New Musical Kid Victory

The work is penned by Kander and Greg Pierce.

Off-Broadway

January 5, 2017

The cast of Kid Victory: Daniel Jenkins, Ann Arvia, Blake Zolfo, Joel Blum, Jeffry Denman, Karen Ziemba, Dee Roscioli, Laura Darrell, and Brandon Flynn. — The cast of *Kid Victory*: Daniel Jenkins, Ann Arvia, Blake Zolfo, Joel Blum, Jeffry Denman, Karen Ziemba, Dee Roscioli, Laura Darrell, and Brandon Flynn.
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The cast and creative team of John Kander and Greg Pierce's Kid Victory met the press at their rehearsal studio on January 5. Directed by Liesl Tommy, the production begins previews on February 1 at the Vineyard Theatre, with opening night set for February 22.

Kid Victory is written by John Kander and Greg Pierce. — *Kid Victory* is written by John Kander and Greg Pierce.
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The musical stars Ann Arvia, Joel Blum, Laura Darrell, Jeffry Denman, Brandon Flynn, Daniel Jenkins, Dee Roscioli, Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba, and Blake Zolfo.

Kander and Pierce pose with their leading lady, Karen Ziemba.
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In Kid Victory, 17-year-old Luke returns to his small Kansas town after a wrenching one-year absence. As his friendship grows with the town misfit, Emily, his parents realize that in order to truly find their son, they must confront some unnerving truths about his disappearance. The musical boasts book and lyrics by Pierce, music by Kander, and story by Kander and Pierce.

Christopher Windom serves as choreographer, with Liesl Tommy directing.
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Kid Victory will feature choreography by Christopher Windom, scenic design by Clint Ramos, costumes by Jacob Climer, lighting by David Weiner, and sound design by Peter Hylenski. David Loud serves as music supervisor, Michael Starobin as orchestrator, and Jesse Kissel as music director.

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