Bright Lights, Big City - Philadelphia, PA (Regional) Creative Team

Production Staff

Lyricist
Playwright
Paul Scott Goodman was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. After graduating from Glasgow University with an M.A. in Literature and Drama, he moved to London where he landed his first job as Press Agent for Keith Moon of The Who, before embarking on his own writing and performing career. In 1984 he relocated to New York City after a year performing in Los Angeles. ... read more
Jay McInerney  Source Material
(Based on novel)
Stafford Arima Director
Stafford Arima (he/him) is an award-winning director for stage and screen. With 25+ years of experience in the global entertainment industry, he became the first Asian Canadian to direct a musical on Broadway when Allegiance opened at the Longacre Theatre, starring George Takei and Lea Salonga. Arima directed the West End premiere of Ragtime, earning 8 Olivier Award nominations, including Best Director. Arima is currently the Artistic Director at Theatre Calgary where he has helmed a number of productions since 2017 including Forgiveness, Mary and Max, The Secret Garden, A Christmas Carol, and Billy Elliot. Arima has also shepherded new musical ... read more
Andrew Palermo Choreographer

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