Tiffany and Hoggett are the team behind Once and Black Watch, and their signature is exactly this: ordinary people in a small room whose bodies suddenly organise into something choreographic. Taylor wrote the film and then One Day, so the book has a screenwriter's economy rather than a lyricist's padding. If you like your musicals with a live band, a guitar and no chandelier, NYTW's 199 seats are the right size for this one.
What to expect
A new book musical in NYTW's intimate East 4th Street house, running through the holidays. The score mixes covers of country standards with the film's original song 'Glasgow (No Place Like Home).' Expect Scottish accents, live playing, and a small house where the front rows are very close.
Good to know
- New York Theatre Workshop is on East 4th Street between Second Avenue and Bowery; the F to Second Ave or the 6 to Astor Place both work.
- The house seats under 200, so sightlines are good almost everywhere but legroom is modest.
- NYTW offers CheapTix rush seats and discounted student pricing through its box office.
- Dialogue is in Scottish accents; give yourself a few minutes to tune in.
- The subject matter suits teenagers and adults more than young children.
- Accessible seating and assistive listening are available on request from the box office.
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Common questions
Is this based on the film?
Yes. Nicole Taylor wrote the 2018 screenplay and has adapted it herself for the stage.
Is the score original?
It combines country songs by artists including Wynonna Judd, The Chicks and Patty Griffin with the film's original song 'Glasgow (No Place Like Home).'
Who else is on the creative team?
John Tiffany directs, Steven Hoggett and Vicki Manderson choreograph, and Sarah Travis and Nadia DiGiallonardo supervise the music.
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