john and jen
Music by Andrew Lippa. Lyrics by Tom Greenwald. Book by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald.
Music by Andrew Lippa. Lyrics by Tom Greenwald. Book by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald.
john & jen is a poignant musical that explores the intricate relationships between siblings and parents across three decades in America, focusing on Jen's connections with her brother who died in Vietnam and her son navigating life's challenges.
About The Play
About The Play
Post-show discussion with lyricist Tom Greenwald – 18 November.
The cast were also in concert with Andrew Lippa on 20 October 2007 at Dress Circle and on 22 October 2007 at St. Paul’s, Knightsbridge.
The UK premiere of a truly original musical by award winning New York composer, Andrew Lippa.
john & jen looks at the complexities of relationships between brothers and sisters and parents and children, set against the background of a changing America between 1950 and 1990. It is the story of Jen and her relationships with the two John’s of her life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, her son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. john & jen is a tour-de-force for two actors who take Jen and John from childhood, through adolescence and beyond. This gem of a show brims with intelligence, wit and beautiful melodies.