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The Night Falls

by Karen Russell: Book and Lyrics, Ellis Ludwig-Leone: Music and Lyrics, Troy Schumacher: Direction and Choreography

Highlights from the upcoming cast album of The Night Falls. Visit thenightfalls.net for more info.

Featuring singers: David Merino, Olivia Puckett, Alexander Dobson, llene Pabon, Allen Tate, Eliza Bagg, Claire Wellin, & Angela Yam

Music Director: Naomi Woo
Assistant Music Directors: Mila Henry & Daniel Schlosberg

The Night Falls Musical Ensemble: Isabel Gleicher, Flute; Kristina Teuschler, Clarinet; Nicolee Kuester, Horn; Daniel Schlosberg, Piano; Chelsea Lane, Harp; Jeremy Smith and David Stevens, Percussion; Benjamin Russell, Violin; Hannah Levinson, Viola; Clare Monfredo, Cello

Mixed and Mastered by: Tyler McDiarmid
Recorded at Better Company Records and the Alexander Kasser Theater at MSU

Funding for the creation of The Night Falls was provided by BalletCollective. The February 2023 world premiere was co-produced by BalletCollective, Inc., and PEAK Performances at Montclair State University. The Night Falls was developed during a Project Springboard: Developing Dance Musicals 2018 residency and further support was provided during a virtual creative residency in 2021.

  • 3:23
    Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Karen Russell, David Merino, Olivia Puckett, Alexander Dobson, llene Pabon, Allen Tate, Eliza Bagg, Claire Wellin, & Angela Yam, The Night Falls Ensemble conducted by Naomi Woo
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    Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Karen Russell, Olivia Puckett, David Merino, Alexander Dobson, llene Pabon, Allen Tate, Eliza Bagg, Claire Wellin, & Angela Yam, The Night Falls Ensemble conducted by Naomi Woo
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    Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Karen Russell, David Merino with Eliza Bagg, Claire Wellin, & Angela Yam, The Night Falls Ensemble conducted by Naomi Woo
  • 5:12
    Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Karen Russell, Eliza Bagg, Claire Wellin, & Angela Yam, The Night Falls Ensemble conducted by Naomi Woo
  • 2:41
    Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Karen Russell, David Merino, The Night Falls Ensemble conducted by Naomi Woo
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    The Night Falls Ensemble conducted by Naomi Woo