Edges

Edges
A contemporary song-cycle about young adults at the metaphorical edge of their lives.



Edges
is a song-cycle about four burgeoning adults asking classic coming-of-age questions. Written by Tony-nominated Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach) in their sophomore year at the University of Michigan, this charming, witty and honest examination of adulthood explores what happens when we are teetering on the edges of our lives.

The songs cover such universal issues as love, commitment, identity and meaning. Characters deal with confronting emotions, escaping expectations and deciphering complicated relationships.

While the show is written for four performers, Edges can be expanded to include multiple men and women playing a variety of age-appropriate roles. Edges provides fertile ground for experimental productions, making it a favorite among college and university theatre programs seeking to challenge their performers with thoughtful material.

The licensed version of Edges reflects the original version that premiered at Kerrytown Concert House in 2005. However, the revised version of the show that was remounted at Capital Repertory Theatre in 2007 is included in the rehearsal set as optional/revised material. More information on the song lists and a note from the authors is available here.

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  • Highlights from the professional premiere of Edges at Capital Repertory Theatre
  • Edges authors Benj Pasek and Justin Paul discuss how they became longterm creative...
  • "Like Breathing" from the professional premiere of Edges
  • Aaron Tveit sings "Along the Way" from Edges
  • Shoshana Bean performs "Like Breathing" from Edges with Benj Pasek and...
  • Highlights from the professional premiere of Edges at Capital Repertory Theatre
  • Edges authors Benj Pasek and Justin Paul discuss how they became longterm creative...
  • "Like Breathing" from the professional premiere of Edges
  • Aaron Tveit sings "Along the Way" from Edges
  • Shoshana Bean performs "Like Breathing" from Edges with Benj Pasek and...

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