New musical Safety Not Guaranteed is currently performing at Brooklyn Academy of Music, where performances began September 17. See production shots from the show, playing the Harvey Theater, below. Performances continue through October 20.
Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch are leading the cast as Darius and Kenneth, respectively. They're joined by Pomme Koch as Jeff, Rohan Kymal as Arnau, Ashley Pérez Flanagan as Liz, and John-Michael Lyles as Tristan. Casting is by Taylor Williams.
Lee Sunday Evans (Home) is at the helm. Based on Derek Connolly's 2012 film, Safety Not Guaranteed follows Darius, a journalist who is assigned to report on a local classified ad offering the opportunity to go back in time, and the complicated relationship that ensues. This musical version features music and lyrics by Ryan Miller, with a book by Nick Blaemire.
The production features set design by Krit Robinson, costume design by Sarita Fellows, lighting design by Obie winner Reza Behjat, and sound design by Tony nominee Drew Levy. The creative team also includes illusionist Steve Cuffio, fight director Drew Leary, stage manager Alyssa K. "AK" Howard, and assistant stage manager Alfredo Macias.
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Rohan Kymal and John Michael Lyles in Safety Not Guaranteed
Ashley Pérez Flanagan in Safety Not Guaranteed
Taylor Trensch and Nkeki Obi Melekwe in Safety Not Guaranteed
Nkeki Obi Melekwe, Rohan Kymal, and Pomme Koch in Safety Not Guaranteed
Nkeki Obi Melekwe in Safety Not Guaranteed
Pomme Koch, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, and Rohan Kymal in Safety Not Guaranteed
Nkeki Obi Melekwe in Safety Not Guaranteed
Nkeki Obi Melekwe in Safety Not Guaranteed
Taylor Trensch and Nkeki Obi Melekwe in Safety Not Guaranteed
Nkeki Obi Melekwe and Taylor Trensch in Safety Not Guaranteed
Taylor Trensch in Safety Not Guaranteed
Pomme Koch and Taylor Trensch in Safety Not Guaranteed
