The Bridge
Synopsis
THE BRIDGE is an epic new musical based on the love story that built the Brooklyn Bridge. When Emily Roebling’s husband falls mysteriously ill from "Caissons Disease" and is unable to continue as Chief Engineer of the most ambitious civil engineering project of the age, Emily must do the impossible: secretly take her husband’s place as Chief, in an era half a century before women were allowed to vote. With a genre-defying score as vibrant as New York City itself, The Bridge explores the forces that unite and divide us. It is a story of mistakes and forgiveness. Of great sacrifice and even greater hope. Of finding a way forward, across the uncrossable. Together.
Developmental History + Awards
Featured as part of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series, May 2021. Workshop, Syracuse University Department of Drama, Spring 2021. Finalist, San Diego State University New Musicals Initiative, 2020. Two-time Semifinalist, O’Neill National Music Theater Conference (2020 & 2018). Awarded three developmental residencies: CATWALK Art Institute (2020 and 2017) and The Barnett Retreat (2018)