Endless Wire (The Who Album) - Adaptation As A Rock Musical

Adaptation As A Rock Musical

Pete Townshend is also working the songs from this album into a full-length rock musical, a rough version of which debuted 13 July 2007 as part of Vassar College's Powerhouse Summer Theater workshop series. The production was adapted and directed by Ethan Silverman and presented as a staged concert reading with minimal dialogue. The cast included John Hickok as Ray High, Jon Patrick Walker as Josh, Matt McGrath as Gabriel, and Bree Sharp as Leila. Songs in this adaptation included:

Act I:

  • "Prelude"
  • "Pick Up the Peace" - Ray
  • "In the Ether" - Josh, Ray
  • "God Predicts Marty Robbins" - Gabriel, Ray
  • "Unholy Trinity" - Gabriel, Josh, Leila
  • "Trilby's Piano I" - Gabriel
  • "I Can Fly" (Fuller) - Leila
  • "There's No Doubt" - Gabriel, Josh, Ray
  • "Endless Wire Prelude" - Josh, Leila, Gabriel, Ray
  • "Sound Round" - Ray and Company
  • "Real Good Looking Boy" - Ray, Josh, Gabriel
  • "Trilby's Piano II" - Trio
  • "Fragments" - Company
  • "Endless Wire" - Company

Act II:

  • "We Got a Hit" - Company
  • "She Said He Said" - Gabriel, Leila
  • "Uncertain Girl" - Josh
  • "Heart Condition" - Leila
  • "It's Not Enough" (Townshend/Fuller) - Gabriel, Josh, Leila
  • "They Made My Dream Come True" - Ray
  • "In the Ether" - Ray
  • "Trilby's Piano III" - Gabriel, Josh, Leila
  • "Mirror Door" - Company
  • "Fragments" - Company
  • "Tea & Theatre" - Ray, Josh, Leila

The song "Real Good Looking Boy" was previously issued on The Who's compilation album Then and Now. The song "I Can Fly" was previously issued on Fuller's EP Shine.

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