The musical premiered at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Barnes began his career in musical theatre. He was artistic director of the Dundee Repertory Theatre. Ji began his career in musical theatre. Ferguson also found success in musical theatre. Miller worked as artistic director with the Scranton Public Theatre. Allen began her career appearing on Broadway theatre. She is first cousin twice removed to theatre and opera director Sophie Hunter. He also designed costumes for theatre and films. He was also part of the permanent ensemble at the Swedish Royal Dramatic Theatre. UK tour at the Grand Theatre, Leeds. He is one of the patrons of Scottish Youth Theatre. The play premiered at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Swansea is home to the Palace Theatre. These were a group of plays driven by morals, music and Brecht's budding epic theatre.