On this relentless search, he surrenders himself to the symphony of sounds in the city and follows the music, discovering his own genius along the way. From one foster home to the next, Evan refuses to give up hope in finding his parents. In a cruel twist of fate, Evan's mother (Shepherd), an accomplished classical cellist, and his father (Abud), the lead singer of a rock band, don't even know of his existence. The musical's ensemble will include Marta Bagratuni, Alex Bender, Matt Deitchman, Ginna Doyle, Brad Giovanine, Lizzie Hagstedt, Jessie Linden, Troy Valjean Rucker, Doug Smith and Katrina Yaukey.Īugust Rush is the story of Evan Taylor (McCarthy/Westemeier), an 11-year-old orphan who believes in music the way some believe in fairytales. Leading the cast will be George Abud ( The Band's Visit) as Lewis Chapman, John Hickok ( Little Women) as Wizard/Thomas Novacek, Leenya Rideout ( War Horse) as Hope and Sydney Shepherd ( First Date) as Lyla Novacek, with Jack McCarthy ( Finding Neverland) and Huxley Westemeier ( School of Rock) alternating as August Rush/Evan Taylor. The previously announced production, directed by Tony winner John Doyle, will run from April 24 through June 2. And nearly stealing the film is young Jamia Simone Nash with her sassy line readings and astonishing voice.Casting is here for August Rush, a new musical adaptation of the beloved 2007 film, making its world premiere at Aurora, Illinois' Paramount Theatre this spring. John Mathieson’s inspired cinematography turn contemporary Manhattan into a Dickensian world where an orphan might triumph and people feel the sound of healing music. From gospel and rock to classical and symphonic, music carries its characters and story ever forward to their destiny. It will be played in Central Park, where Lyla is a featured cellist and Louis is nearby, reunited with his old band.Ĭlearly, the film does not work on any realistic level. When August wanders into a church, the pastor (Mykelti Williamson) is so impressed with the boy’s organ composition that he brings the youngster to the Juilliard School of Music. Its sounds resonate in his head: In the whoosh of subway trains, noise from cars, thumps of a basketball and the clatter, hum and buzz of everyday life, he feels music flow through him. His musical gifts explode when he comes to New York.
He believes he can reach out to them through music, that they can “hear” each other. Louis, too, gives up music, opting for a business career in San Francisco.Ī kind social worker (Terrence Howard) urges Evan into family placement, but the boy never gives up hope of finding his parents. Shattered, she loses interest in playing and relocates to Chicago, where she teaches music. When the pregnant Lyla is hit by a car and gives birth prematurely, her father (William Sadler), mindful of her career, gives the infant up for adoption but tells his daughter that her baby died. The two spend the night only to be torn apart by circumstances. In flashback, a young Irish guitarist-singer, Louis (Rhys Meyers), encounters a shy, young cellist, Lyla (Russell), on a rooftop overlooking the square.
It is in Washington Square 11 years ago where Evan was conceived. Evan (Highmore), whom he renames August Rush, is a child prodigy whose skills reward him with a prime spot in Washington Square. Instead of a gang of young thieves, the “Wizard” (Robin Williams, doing his best with a poorly written role) operates a team of young musicians who live in an abandoned theater and play for money on street corners.
“August” adopts the structure of “Oliver Twist” whereby an orphan runs away to New York and falls in with a Fagin-like character.
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