From behind bars to country music stars.
The year is 1938 and The Goree All-Girl String Band is the biggest new radio sensation in Texas. They also happen to be convicted criminals. The six band members teach themselves music from behind bars and earn a slot on a prison-based radio program. Through sisterhood, determination, and a little bit of luck, these women work (and play) together to fiddle their way to freedom. Inspired by a true story, THE GOREE ALL-GIRL STRING BAND is a tale of redemption that features an ensemble of actor-musicians performing a brand new country score.
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes

The 2017 New York Musical Festival, which runs July 10 through August 6, will bring audiences four full weeks of new musicals, concerts, readings, and panel discussions. We spoke with Artie Sievers (music) and Michael Bradley (book/lyrics) about their musical The Goree All-Girl String Band, based on the true story of six prison inmates who taught themselves music and became radio sensations in 1938 Texas. What was the first musical that made you want to make musicals? Artie Sievers: Starlight Express. I figured if someone could make a musical out of singing and dancing trains with people on roller skates, then my ideas were probably not that far-fetched. 🙂 Michael Bradley: As a sixth grader, I was introduced to Bob Fosse when I had to do a biography project and create a puppet in language arts class. Naturally I made a Fosse marionette. I became obsessed with his body of work, but the show that sticks out is Chicago. That show will always have a special place in my heart. Describe the sound of your musical, it’s like _______ meets ________ AS: …it’s like Chicago meets The Girls of the Golden West. How did you first encounter the story? MB: I actually stumbled upon it thanks to a …Read more