WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Set For NYC Premiere At 54 Below, 12/13

New York City will whistle a new tune this December!

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman's West End hit WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND will make its New York City debut in a special concert event set for 54 Below this December according to a new announcement.

Of note, Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to open his brand new Broadway musical SCHOOL OF ROCK the Sunday before the WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND 54 Below event, on December 6, marking two major Lloyd Webber events in eight days.

The official description of WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND: IN CONCERT on December 13 at 54 Below is as follows: "Bringing together the music of the world's most successful composer with the lyricist behind some of the best-selling albums of all time in an unprecedented one night only concert event unlike any before, 54 Below is proud to present the New York City premiere of a landmark musical by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND. Containing the biggest international chart-topper from a musical in world history, "No Matter What," originally popularized by Boyzone, the powerful and gripping tale of a Southern girl on the brink of womanhood and the dangerous, mysterious escaped convict that she encounters in her family's barn whom she soon comes to believe to be none other than Jesus Christ himself, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND is an unforgettable story brimming with poignancy, poetry, and provocation. Furthermore, it contains one of the most diverse scores ever composed, merging the sounds of moving gospel, thrilling rock, pop perfection, country crooning, and traditional musical theatre in a masterful melange of a musical masterpiece delighting young and old alike. Presented for the very first time in Manhattan with the generous participation of both Lloyd Webber and Steinman, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND is the must-see musical theatre event of the Christmas season. Comprising an all-star cast populated with familiar faces from Broadway and beyond - many of them famously associated with the musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the epic rock of Jim Steinman - WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND at 54 Below promises to be simply divine. A memorable story of faith and a momentous score way ahead of its time in a concert event for the ages. Produced by Van Dean. Directed by Pat Cerasaro."

More information on WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND: IN CONCERT is available at the official site here.

WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND is based on the 1961 Bryan Forbes film of the same name and originally premiered in Washington, D.C. at the National Theatre in 1996 under the direction of Harold Prince. Subsequently, the musical was presented in London's West End in a revised version helmed by Gale Edwards which ran from 1998 until 2001, clocking in over 1000 performances. It has since been performed around the world, including a UK tour, US tour and numerous regional productions.