He will present the world premiere in London alongside lead producers Nicole LaFountaine of Straighten Your Crown Productions, Jaime Bartolett and Luke Katler this summer.
Jerry Mitchell. Photo credit: Christopher DeVargas – Greenspun Media Group
Jerry Mitchell will take on the role of producer for the new musical King of Pangea, following his recent success as director and choreographer for The Devil Wears Prada in the West End and Becoming Nancy in Birmingham.
He encountered the show when he became the writing mentor for the project during the Barn on Fire new musical writers’ residency program in Fire Island Pines, NY.
With book, music and lyrics by Martin Storrow and directed by Richard Israel, King of Pangea is a celebration of the extraordinary power of hope. The musical is based on Storrow's own authentic experience as the protagonist Christopher Crow he faces the loss of his relentlessly hopeful mother. With the help from a wise-cracking prophet, a swaggering ship captain, and a star-gazing poetess, Christopher sets off on a journey to claim his sovereignty… if he can only put the pieces back together in time.
More information including the cast is to be announced.
King of Pangea will play at the King's Head Theatre from 7 June - 6 July 2025.
