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Songs for a New World at Minoru Chapel 2026
Step into one of Richmond’s most beloved heritage sites, the Minoru Chapel, and be transported into the music of Songs for a New World, an intimate song cycle by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown. Presented by Gateway Theatre as part of its 26/27 season and performed as a concert for a live audience, this uplifting and moving song cycle about humanity weaves together characters each standing on the edge of change, facing the unknown with courage, fear, and determination. Some of the Lower Mainland’s best singers paint relatable stories of risk, resilience, and the choices that shape our lives.
- When: Friday, November 13, 7:30 PM, and Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM | About 90 minutes plus a 20-minute intermission
- Where: Minoru Chapel, 6540 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC
- Cost: General admission $40
- Hosted by: Gateway Theatre
- Tickets: Buy Songs for a New World tickets
- Website: Songs for a New World at Gateway Theatre
Performances and Showtimes
- Friday, November 13: 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 14: 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
The show runs about 90 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. It is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Cast and Creative Team
Cast
- Man 1: Hal Wesley Rogers
- Man 2: Aaron Cheung
- Woman 1: Imelda Gaborno
- Woman 2: Jenny Andersen
Creative Team
- Director: Barbara Tomasic
- Music Director: Clare Wyatt
- In-House Stage Manager: Morie Zhao
- In-House Stage Manager Mentor: Samara Van Nostrand
About the Show
Songs for a New World has music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, with original orchestration by Brian Besterman and Jason Robert Brown. It was originally produced by The WPA Theatre in New York City in 1995 (Kyle Renick, artistic director). The production is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI), and all authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.
Accessible and Affordable Ticket Options
Gateway Theatre offers group rates for 10 or more, student pricing, arts worker pricing, and a free companion ticket. Check the ticket page for details.