"Black Swan" - by Jen Silverman and Dave Malloy - American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, MA.)
American Repertory Theater
Presents the Musical
"BLACK SWAN"
A World-Premiere Musical Adaptation!
Book by Jen Silverman
Music, Lyrics, and Orchestrations by Dave Malloy
Based on the Searchlight Pictures Film “Black Swan,” Story by Andres Heinz
Directed and Choreographed by Sonya Tayeh
Music Supervision, Music Direction and Additional Arrangements by Or Matias
Cast Includes: Kyle Brown as “Ajay/Ensemble, Understudy for Jacques/Rothbart,” Jada Simone Clark as “Lily,” Karli Dinardo as “Glory/Ensemble, Understudy for Beth,” Mehry Eslaminia as “Understudy for Barbara, LeRoy,” Kate Jennings Grant as “Barbara,” Amber Iman as “LeRoy,” Caleb Marshall-Villarreal as “Dylan/Ensemble,” Johanna Moise as “Swing, Understudy for Lily,” Melanie Moore as “Nina,” Ava Noble as “Ensemble, understudy for Nina,” Ida Saki as “Doppel,” Thom Sesma as “Jacques/Rothbart,” Sarah Sigman as “Morgan/Ensemble,’ Chelsea Thedinga as “Ensemble, understudy for Doppel,” Tory Trowbridge as “Beth,” Valeria Yamin as “Ensemble, understudy for Nina.”
Ensemble - Gabriel Hyman, Charizma Lawrence, Adrian Lee, Martell Ruffin, Anthony Santos.
Swing - Alex Aquilino, Cameron Burke, Mia DeWeese.
Additional Creative Team:
Scenography - AMP featuring Marissa Todd; Costume Design - Shiona Turini; Lighting Design - Isabella Byrd; Sound Design - Kai Harada; Illusion Design - Chris Fisher, Skylar Fox; Hair & Wig Design - Mia Neal; Make-up Design - Sarah Cimino; Blood Design - Lillis Meeh; Casting DirectorC12 Casting, Stephen Kopel & Jillian Cimini; Fight and Intimacy Director - Rocío Mendez; Associate Director - Benita de Wit; Associate Choreographer - Camden Gonzales; Production Stage Manager - Genevieve Kersh; Dance Captain - Mia DeWeese; Assistant Dance Captain & Fight Captain - Cameron Burke; Stage Manager - Amy Marsico; Assistant Stage Manager - Elizabeth Emanuel; Assistant Stage Manager (Substitute) - Kendyl Trott.
Performances:
May 26, 2026 through July 12, 2026
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The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (A.R.T.) Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA. 02138
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ABOUT THE SHOW
THE AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER (A.R.T.) at Harvard University's Loeb Drama Center will present "BLACK SWAN"
“Could she be the dancer in the mirror?”
Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh ("Gatsby" at A.R.T., "Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway") returns to the A.R.T. to bring a bold new musical adaptation of the 2010 Academy Award-nominated psychological thriller "BLACK SWAN" to life on stage.
As driven ballerina Nina fights for the lead role in "Swan Lake," pressure increases and boundaries blur, and she begins to unravel.
This haunting exploration of ambition, rivalry, and the cost of perfection features a book by Guggenheim Fellow Jen Silverman ("The Roommate," "Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties") and a score by Obie Award winner Dave Malloy ("Moby-Dick," "The Great Comet" and others at A.R.T.).
"BLACK SWAN" is presented by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical.
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MISSION
THE AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER (A.R.T.) at Harvard University is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of theater, always including the audience as a partner.
VISION
We focus on the research and development of groundbreaking theatrical experiences that catalyze dialogue and transformation. We believe that by engaging our hearts, minds, and bodies, theater has the power to heal and imagine collective pathways forward. We commit to advancing public health in our practice and our programming, recognizing that racism in America is a national public health crisis. Our new home in Allston will be a breathable and healthy building envisioned as a town hall for the twenty-first century. Inspired by the model of a teaching hospital, the building will be a vibrant center for research, experiential pedagogy, and performance. We build community with our audiences, artists, students, staff, and neighbors across Greater Boston, embracing theater’s power to cultivate the full breadth and beauty of our shared humanity. We affirm and celebrate a multitude of perspectives and experiences that reflect the diversity of our country and world. We are dedicated to making a welcoming and accessible space for people of any identity, background, or ability.
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- We center anti-racism
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- We practice adaptability
- Challenge assumptions and create capacity to support “next” practices
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