Nick Cartell and Victoria Huston-Elem Star in GOD'S COUNTRY at The Pershing Square Signature Center, Through 7/24

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) presents Nick Cartell (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Victoria Huston-Elem (Les Miserables) in God's Country beginning July 18 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

Craig J. George (Taming of the Shrew, The Duke on 42nd Street) directs the Erik Johnke (book & lyrics) and Elaine Chelton (music) penned musical. Also featured are Charlie Levy, Lulu Lloyd, Jody Cook and Chuck Bradley.

Show times are Thursday, July 18 at 9 p.m.; Sunday, July 21 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Tuesday, July 23 at 9 p.m.; Wednesday, July 24 at 5 p.m.

Shattered by his mother's death and the revelation that he is adopted and Irish, wealthy Englishman James Watson travels to America in 1871 to find his birth mother. God's Country follows one man's epic journey to learn his true identity, with sweeping melodies and plenty of Irish spirit.

The Pershing Square Signature Center. is located at 480 W. 42nd St., New York, NY. (212) 244-7529 or visit www.nymf.org.