A high-flying, world premiere musical, filled with humor, heart and a dazzling new score! An unexpected gift and visits from a mysterious Army aviator named Ace send troubled 10-year-old Billy Lucas soaring from 1950s St. Louis on a journey around the world. Billy takes flight in his dreams, embarking on a series of heroic and haunting World War I and World War II adventures and discovering that the secrets of his past may hold the key to unlock the door to his future.
Major Sponsor: A.G. Edwards
This production was the world premiere of Ace.
Ace was a co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The production was subsequently presented at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California.
Kevin Kline Award Nominations: Outstanding Production of a Musical; Outstanding Director of a Musical: Stafford Arima; Outstanding Musical Direction: David Kreppel; Outstanding Costume Design: Marie Anne Chiment; Outstanding Lighting Design: Chris Akerlind; Outstanding Set Design: David Korins; Outstanding Sound Design: John H. Shivers, David Patridge; Outstanding New Play or Musical: Richard Oberacker, Robert Taylor; Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical; Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Noah Galvin; Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Jessica Boevers; Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical: Gabrielle Boyadjian. Awards: Outstanding Costume Design: Marie Anne Chiment; Outstanding Lighting Design: Chris Akerlind; Outstanding Set Design: David Korins; Outstanding Sound Design: John H. Shivers, David Patridge; Outstanding New Play or Musical: Richard Oberacker, Robert Taylor; Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Noah Galvin.
