Ride the Cyclone: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Ride the Cyclone tells the story of a high school choir from Uranium, a small town in Canada. The choir meets a tragic end when their roller coaster carriage derails. However, they are given a second chance by a carnival fortune teller, who offers them the opportunity to compete for a return to life. As each choir member shares their hopes, dreams, and regrets, Ride the Cyclone explores themes of mortality, identity, and the 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

World Premiere Cast (2021)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Broadway Licensing➝


Tags

2010s, Canadian, Comedic, Dark, Edgy, High School, LGBTQ+, Narrator, One-Act, Original, Pop, Spooky


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