Shucked
its refreshing embrace of diversity and unapologetically corny sincerity can definitely put a smile on your face.
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Why see Shucked?
We're All Ears!
As seen on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023
Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadways Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this musical offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences. Aw Shucks!
What Is Shucked About?
Shucked follows the story of Maizy and Beau, a couple residing in Cob County. They face a setback in their plans to get married when the corn, crucial for the economic vitality of their rural town, starts withering. In response, Maizy embarks on a journey to seek assistance from an expert in Tampa...but things take an unexpected turn.
Set to be a delightful crowd-pleaser full of corny jokes, folksy storytelling, and an instant-classic soundtrack, don't miss your chance to reap the rewards of Shucked!
Key Information
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Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Miki Abraham as Lulu
Creative
- Book by Robert Horn
- Music and Lyrics by Brandy Clark
- Music and Lyrics by Shane McAnally
- Director Jack O'Brien
- Choreography by Sarah O'Gleby
- Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements by Jason Howland
- Scenic Design by Scott Pask
- Costume Design by Tilly Grimes
- Lighting Design by Japhy Weideman
- Sound Design by John Shivers
Awards
2023 Tony Awards
- Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Alex Newell
- Best New Musical
- Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Kevin Cahoon
- Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Alex Newell
- Best Direction of a Musical, Jack O' Brien
- Best Book of a Musical, Robert Horn
- Best Original Score, music and lyrics by Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark
- Best Orchestration, Jason Howland
- Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Scott Pask
- Best Sound Design of a Musical, John Shivers
2023 Drama Desk Awards
- Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical - Alex Newell
- Outstanding Music - Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally
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