Train's New Musical 'Begin Again' Debuts at Old Globe Before Broadway
The rock band Train is behind a new musical called Begin Again, directed by John Carney, which is having its world premiere at the Old Globe Theatre as a pre-Broadway engagement. The production features a book by Jenna Clark Embrey and Molly Beach Murphy, with choreography and direction by established theater professionals. The cast includes Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, and other ensemble members in this music-driven theatrical production.
Rock band Train has ventured into musical theater with a new production that marks a significant crossover moment for the popular music group. The show will test its viability at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre before potentially moving to Broadway, a common strategy for developing theatrical productions. Director John Carney helms the project, bringing established credentials to this music-driven venture.
The musical features original material created through collaboration between the band and theater writers Jenna Clark Embrey and Molly Beach Murphy. With a cast that includes professional stage performers, the production represents an attempt to bridge the worlds of rock music and Broadway theater—a territory that has seen mixed success historically.
This production could influence how established music acts approach theatrical adaptation, potentially encouraging other touring bands to develop stage musicals as alternative revenue streams and creative outlets. The Old Globe's involvement may attract both theater audiences and Train's existing fan base to San Diego. Success on Broadway could demonstrate whether rock-driven musicals hold mainstream appeal, which may affect future entertainment industry investments in similar crossover projects.