Michael Tacconi & Samantha Joy Pearlman; photo by Jeremy Daniel
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The New York premiere of The Art Tour, a new musical written by Kyle Fackrell and directed by Lindsey Hope Pearlman, starring Michael Tacconi (Parade national tour, Ivo Van Hove's West Side Story on Broadway, The Cher Show on Broadway) and Samantha Joy Pearlman (Chasing Rainbows at Paper Mill), will run Off-Broadway November 11-22, 2025 in a limited engagement at Theatre Row (Theatre Four), located at 410 West 42 Street in New York City. Opening night is November 14.
Follow the story of Thomas and Deb as they take their art business on a journey across the United States. Experience the joy and the struggles, the laughter and the tears, in this touching musical about love and the pursuit of art.
"Many years ago," Kyle Fackrell says, "I wandered into a gallery in Breckenridge Colorado and was amazed by the beautiful landscape art, which led me to write The Art Tour, a story about pursuing dreams and falling in love. We hope audiences will enjoy the catchy songs and the genuine warmth of this new two-person musical."
Performances are November 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30pm and November 16 and 22 at 2:00pm. Run time is approximately 90 minutes, no intermission. Tickets are $39 - $99 (includes fees). Tickets are available for purchase online or at the box office.
The production team includes Bryson Baumgartel (Music Direction), Andrew Fox (Orchestration), Izzy Fields (Scenic & Costume Design), Caite Hevner (Projection Design), Kate McGee (Light Design), Tony winner Jessica Paz (Sound Design) and Emily Paige Ballou (Production Stage Manager). Casting by Ross Shenker. General Management by Foundation Theatrical/Erich Jungwirth. Production Management by Parrish Productions/Lauren Parrish.
Musicians include Bryson Baumgartel (Music Director and Keyboard), Sarah Haines (Violin/Viola), Angelique Montes (Cello), Justin Rothberg (Acoustic Guitar) and Jared Decker (Percussion).
Understudies are Mike Dorsey and Noa Luz Barenblat.
"Timely work... tender strokes of pathos and humor." - Roma Torre (Theatre Critic & Two-time Emmy winner)
"Every song was crafted for pure audience enjoyment." - James Best (Playwright & Emmy nominee)
KYLE FACKRELL is a NYC-based musical theatre writer. A graduate of the BMI Workshop, Kyle's musicals have been performed at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Open Jar Studios, and various colleges throughout the United States.
LINDSEY HOPE PEARLMAN is a director and playwright specializing in new plays and musicals. She received a NYSCA commission and a Venturous Theatre Fund grant for her new musical ROAR!. Book writer, A Sign of the Times, New World Stages 2024. Co-book writer, MacGyver the Musical. Original plays: Lucy (EST/Sloan Commission), Viv is for Vengeance (American Playwriting Foundation Relentless Award Honorable Mention), Cassandra Complex. Broadway: Bandstand (Assistant Director), Leap of Faith (SDC Observer). Selected directing: The Connelly Theater, HERE Arts Center, Mitu580, The O'Neill Theater Center and Cloud City. Drama League NY Directing Fellow. Member, Bread Arts Collective. London International School of Performing Arts, Hamilton College. Adjunct Professor, Pace University.
MICHAEL TACCONI is happy to be back in New York after touring with Parade this past year as Britt Craig. Broadway: West Side Story (Ivo Van Hove), The Cher Show; Off-Broadway: Bare; Regional: Signature Theatre, The Nederlander, Barrington Stage, KC Rep, The Rev, Ogunquit. Some favorite on-screen credits include the feature film Heart of Champions opposite Michael Shannon, The Winchesters, and playing Aaron on the web series Indoor Boys.
SAMANTHA JOY PEARLMAN is honored to create the role of Deb in The Art Tour. A chameleon with a passion for new work, she originated the roles of Mary Jane Gumm in Chasing Rainbows (Paper Mill), Mareesa in Bestie Island (Court Sq), and Louise in Devotedly, Sincerely Yours (Forestburgh/Annenberg), which she also wrote and starred in. On screen, she appeared in The Artist as the mother of young Mandy Patinkin. With her band Joy and the Wildfire (@joyandthewildfire), she toured the Northeast, including serving as the pre-show party for Heart at Bethel Woods. Illustrate Magazine praised her voice as "rich, textured and utterly captivating—like if silk and fire had a baby." BA: Wesleyan.
