"A New Brain" - by William Finn and James Lapine - Nashoba Players (Westford, MA.)
Nashoba Players
Presents the William Finn Musical
"A NEW BRAIN"
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by William Finn and James Lapine
Directed and Choreographed by Melissa Lynch
Music Director Kathryn Denney
Producer Amy Newberg
Cast Includes: Ken Golner as “Gordon Michael Schwinn,” Carolyn Schneyer as “Mimi Schwinn,” David Sowerbutts as “Roger Delli-Bovi,” Heather Pruiksma as “Rhoda,” Pamela Petterchak as “Mr. Bungee,” Shelby Blakey as “Rikki,” Leeta White as “Lisa,” Joel Hersh as “Dr. Jafar Berensteiner,” Jennifer Shotkin as “The Minister,” Elizabeth Dreifus as “Waitress/Nancy D.”
Additional Creative Team:
Production Manager - Rich Moore; Stage Manager - Casey Manseau; Lighting Designer - Matt Valeri; Sound Designer - Chris Cooper; Props Coordinator - Deede Bergeron; House Manager - Amy Newberg.
Performances:
November 13, 2026 through November 21, 2026
(Contact Box Office for Exact Times)
Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St, Westford, MA. 01886
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For tickets and more information visit https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Winner of the 1999 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical!
Based on the real-life experience of composer William Finn (whose other shows include "Falsettos" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "A NEW BRAIN" follows Gordon, a struggling composer, whose life is turned upside down by the diagnosis of a brain tumor.
Surrounded by his partner, mother, co-worker, and an eccentric medical team, Gordon drifts in and out of consciousness while trying to finish songs for a children’s television show featuring "Mr. Bungee" - a character who begins to infiltrate his medical nightmare.
As he faces mortality, Gordon is forced to confront his relationships, his career, and ultimately the healing power of art.
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ABOUT THE NASHOBA PLAYERS
NASHOBA PLAYERS is a dynamic, non-profit community theatre that has been dedicated to providing cultural enrichment through live theatre in drama, musicals and comedy to Westford and surrounding communities. THE NASHOBA PLAYERS home stage is at the Parish Center for the Arts at 10 Lincoln Street in Westford, MA. It is an intimate and inviting venue where THE NASHOBA PLAYERS offers cabaret seating for shows. Each season offers three or more performances which include drama, comedy, musicals, and sometimes a whimsical tongue-in-cheek melodrama or an elegant dinner theatre experience.
10 LINCOLN STREET
WESTFORD, MA. 01886
