5 Reasons "Between the Lines" Is This Summer’s Must-See Musical

Between the Lines follows Delilah, an outsider in a new school seeking comfort in her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. As the lines between reality and fantasy blur, Delilah has to confront whether she has the power to rewrite her own story.

Looking for a wonderfully whimsical escape this summer? Here are 5 reasons why Between the Lines is exactly “what we need right now” (Frank DiLella, NY1).

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1. Your New Summer Anthem

This uplifting score provides the perfect escape into an enchanting world and once you hear it, the songs stay with you! Performed by a “top-notch company” (Joe Dziemianowicz, New York Theatre Guide), the songs and lyrics are an instant source of inspiration, comfort, and confidence. Listen now on Spotify.

2. A Mother-Daughter Story
The earworm score lends itself to a remarkable story by a truly dynamic duo. Between the Lines is based on the novel by the mother-daughter writing duo, New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. Their remarkable writing leaps off the page in an extraordinary adventure that blends our reality with the colorful world inside the books we love.

3. The Best of Broadway
If the plot and score haven't drawn you in, these names are sure to do the trick. Directed by Tony Award® nominee Jeff Calhoun (Newsies), this talented cast is led by Broadway veterans Arielle Jacobs (Disney’s Aladdin), Julia Murney (Wicked), Jake David Smith (Disney's Frozen), Vicki Lewis (Anastasia), and Wren Rivera (Jagged Little Pill).

4. A Celebration of Identity
The character of Jules (Wren Rivera) was rewritten to be non-binary for this off-Broadway run. Jules' character represents the power of embracing your true self on the journey to finding your place in the world. It's a poignant celebration of identity that shines the spotlight on self-discovery.

5. Young Readers Approve
It's easy for anyone to fall in love with the magic of Between the Lines. Students from Writopia Lab shared their takeaways after seeing the off-Broadway musical. Most enjoyed the “zany humor”, while others were struck by the story's heartwarming message, "I was not expecting to get this emotional". One thing they could all agree on? “The production is top notch.” See what they had to say.

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