This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hofstra chapter.
A New Musical is gaining high acclaim in the theatrical world. “Invisible Thread” at Second Stage Theater is the story of Griffin, a 20-something New Yorker who goes to Uganda to volunteer at a religious compound. Inspired by the real experiences of Griffin Matthews “Invisible Thread” has been described as a “musical [with] a good heart” (StarTribune) and has a score that “is bold, fresh and catchy.” (TimeOut NY)
“Determined to find his place in the world, 20-something Griffin leaves his job and his New York City apartment to volunteer for a charity in Africa. But when his altruistic aspirations collide with the real world, his life is changed in unexpected and profound ways. Inspired by a true story, this rousing new musical infuses a world pop score with African beats in an electrifying journey about discovering whether changing the world is even possible.” (2st.com)
Tony winner Diane Paulus directs the new Off-Broadway musical “Invisible Thread”, which officially opened Dec. 2 at Second Stage Theatre. Read what the critics have to say! Directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus the Off-Broadway musical “Invisible Thread”, officially opened Dec. 2 at Second Stage Theatre. Among the cast of “Invisible Thread” are Broadway performers Latrisa Harper (The Color Purple), Aisha Jackson (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Corey Mach (Hands on a Hardbody) and Jamard Richardson (The Book of Mormon)