Ride the Cyclone: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Ride the Cyclone follows the story of a high school choir from the small town of Uranium, Canada, who meet an unfortunate end when their roller coaster carriage derails. However, a mysterious carnival fortune teller offers them a chance to compete for a return to life by performing one final song. Each character in the choir then gets a chance to share their hopes, dreams, and regrets through a series of performances. Ride the Cyclone explores themes of mortality, identity, and the universal human experience.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
Cast Size: 7+
Genre: Dark Comedy
Setting: Present / Canada
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Brooke Maxwell, Jacob Richmond
Cast Albums
Resources
Licensing: Broadway Licensing➝
Tags
2010s, Canadian, Dark, Edgy, High School, LGBTQ+, Narrator, One-Act, Original, Pop, Spooky
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