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From the Pulitzer Prize Tony and Emmy Award-winning composer of Next to Normal (Tom Kitt) and the Tony Award-winning writer of Red (John Logan) Superhero is a deeply human new musical about a fractured family the mysterious stranger in apartment 4-B and the unexpected hero who just might save the day. Directed by Jason Moore (The Cher Show Avenue Q) Superhero made its world premiere in January 2019 at Second Stage Theater.
"Kitt writes beautifully for his anguished characters shaping the lyrics to each distinct voice." - Alexis Soloski The Guardian
"[Kitt's] lyrics are neatly turned and germane." - Michael Sommers New York Stage Review
"[The] book is intelligent and the songs are well-integrated into it." - Robert Sholiton Gotham Playgoer
John Logan
John Logan received the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critic Circle and Drama League awards for his play Red. This play premiered at the Donmar Warehouse in London and at the Golden Theatre on Broadway. Since then Red has had more than 200 productions across the US and has been presented in over 30 countries. He is the author of more than a dozen other plays including Peter and Alice, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers and Never the Sinner. He also co-wrote the book for the musical The Last Ship. As a screenwriter, Logan has been three times nominated for the Oscar and has received a Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, Edgar, and PEN Center award. His film work includes Skyfall, Spectre, Hugo, The Aviator, Gladiator, Rango, Alien: Covenant, Genius, Coriolanus, Sweeney Todd, The Last Samurai, Any Given Sunday and RKO 281. He created and produced the television series Penny Dreadful for Showtime.
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