Bryony Lavery

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Bryony Lavery

A novel finds a new stage.

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A novel finds a new stage.

Bryony Lavery, whose plays include Frozen, wrote the book for the musical adaptation of Midnight Cowboy. Her adaptation draws on James Leo Herlihy’s novel and is paired with music and lyrics by Francis “Eg” White.

The musical follows Joe Buck and Rico “Ratso” Rizzo as their hopes and survival become intertwined in New York. Explore the show’s story and production details below.

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