Listen to a selection of songs from 42 Balloons online. With its irresistible, original, 80s-pop-inspired score by Jack Godfrey, your spirits will soar with tracks like “Helium,” “Somebody’s Story,” “Lawn Chair Larry,” and more.
MAY 24–JUN 29
Lead Production Sponsors
MAY 24–JUN 29
By Jack Godfrey
Directed by Ellie Coote
The Yard
42 Balloons
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
By Jack Godfrey
Directed by Ellie Coote
The Yard
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, 20 minutes (including intermission)
Audience Notice: Explores themes of mental health, including depictions of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
“★★★★★ A wonderful, exceptionally touching new musical”
“★★★★ This show soars”
Inspired by an unbelievable true story, 42 Balloons is a soaringly original musical from the award-winning producers of SIX. On July 2, 1982, truck driver Larry Walters defied the odds (and FAA airspace regulations) to achieve his lifelong dream of flying. In a lawn chair attached to 42 weather balloons, Larry—supported by his girlfriend and a community of unlikely heroes—ascended 16,000 feet into the blue sky above LA, and from the moment he landed, their lives would never be the same. Featuring an irresistible ’80s pop-inspired score, 42 Balloons is a funny, moving, and thrillingly staged new musical that asks: How far would you go for your dream… and how far would you be willing to fly?
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Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, 20 minutes (including intermission)
Audience Notice: Explores themes of mental health, including depictions of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
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7:00 PM / Thursday , May 29
7:00 PM / Friday , May 30
2:00 PM / Saturday , May 31
7:00 PM / Saturday , May 31
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Multiple Performances
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“The sky’s the limit for this funny, touching new musical.”
“A must see! From the opening moments, I was gripped. Hooked. Hanging on to every last sung word.”
“A charming tale of implausible dreams—and what happens when you finally achieve them.”
“Truly special. A cult following awaits… claim your bragging rights by seeing it first.”
Artists
Daniel Assetta
Air Traffic Controller / Ensemble
Kailin Brown
Ensemble
Devin Cortez
Ensemble
Cameron Anika Hill
Ensemble
Evelyn Hoskins
Carol Van Deusen
Josh Hoon Lee
Ensemble
Minju Michelle Lee
The Kid / Ensemble
Charlie McCullagh
Larry Walters
Austin Nelson Jr.
David Letterman / Ensemble
Morgan Schoenecker
Ensemble
Lucia Spina
Margaret Van Deusen
Akron Watson
Ron Richland
Julia Bain
Understudy
Lacey Jack
Understudy
Joshua Messmore
Understudy
Daniel Assetta
Air Traffic Controller / Ensemble
Kailin Brown
Ensemble
Devin Cortez
Ensemble
Cameron Anika Hill
Ensemble
Evelyn Hoskins
Carol Van Deusen
Josh Hoon Lee
Ensemble
Minju Michelle Lee
The Kid / Ensemble
Charlie McCullagh
Larry Walters
Austin Nelson Jr.
David Letterman / Ensemble
Morgan Schoenecker
Ensemble
Lucia Spina
Margaret Van Deusen
Akron Watson
Ron Richland
Julia Bain
Understudy
Lacey Jack
Understudy
Joshua Messmore
Understudy
Jack Godfrey
Writer
Ellie Coote
Director & Dramaturg
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Associate Production Sponsor
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