In 1977, Elizabeth Swados spent several months observing and interviewing child runaways before shaping their stories, fears, and fantasies into a musical. A deeply unconventional work, Runaways feels like the funkiest, most heartbreaking mixtape ever to come out of a 1970s boom box, packed with reggae anthems, hip-hop, soul-food lullabies, and spoken-word poetry. Cast largely with students from throughout the five boroughs, the Encores! Off-Center production of Runaways will honor the crowning achievement of a theater visionary who was ferocious, inspiring, and left us far too soon.
Sumaya Bouhbal, a versatile young performer based in New York City, showcased her talent as a runaway in the Encores! Off-Center production of RUNAWAYS at New York City Center, directed by Tony Award Nominee Sam Pinkleton. more...
Sophia Anne Caruso, known for her dynamic roles on stage and screen, was part of the cast in "Runaways" at the NY City Center. more...
Xavier Casimir, who began his performing career at the age of 11, was a rising high school senior when he took part in Runaways. more...
Joshua DeJesus showcased his talent in Runaways at New York City Center. more...
Aidan Gemme, who portrayed Snoopy in the 2016 Off-Broadway Revival of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," brings his talent to the cast of "Runaways." more...
Reyna Guerra, an accomplished Afro-Latina artist from the Bronx, showcased her talents in New York City Center’s Off-Broadway production of Runaways, bringing her rich cultural heritage and dynamic performance skills to the stage. more...
Kylie McNeill showcased her talent in the off-Broadway production of Runaways. more...
MJ Rodriguez, who starred in the 2016 Encores Off-Center production of Runaways, is also celebrated for her award-winning performance as Angel in the 2011 Off-Broadway revival of Rent and her role as Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista in the television drama Pose. more...
Deandre Sevon, known for his versatile talents in Pop/R&B and musical theatre, showcased his skills as part of the ensemble in the 2016 Off-Broadway production of Runaways. more...
Ripley Sobo, known for originating the role of Ivanka in Broadway's "Once," also brought her diverse talents to the cast of "Runaways" with a background in local theatre, student films, commercials, VoiceOver, cartoons, and film. more...
Chris Sumpter, who made his Broadway debut in Matilda, is an alumnus of Tada Youth Theater and has appeared in numerous shows there, bringing a wealth of experience to his role in Runaways. more...
Maxwell Vice, a Ridgewood Queens-based creator and theatre actor, made his Off-Broadway debut in the summer of 2016 with New York City Center's revival of "Runaways." more...
Runaways FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You Don't Understand
I Had to Go
Parent/Kid Dance
Appendectomy
Where Do People Go
Footstep
Once Upon a Time
Current Events
Every Now and Then
Out on the Street
Minnesota Strip
Song of a Child Prostitute
Christmas Puppies
Lazar's Heroes
Find Me a Hero
Scrynatchkielooaw
The Undiscovered Son
I Went Back Home
This Is What I Do When I'm Angry
The Basketball Song
Spoons
Lullaby for Luis
We Are Not Strangers
In the Sleeping Line
Lullaby from Baby to Baby
Tra Gog Vo In Dein Whole
Revenge Song
Enterprise
Sometimes
Clothes
Mr. Graffiti
The Untrue Pigeon
Señoras de la Noche
We Have to Die
Where Are Those People Who Did 'Hair'?
Appendectomy II
Let Me Be a Kid
To the Dead of Family Wars
Problem After Problem
Lonesome of the Road
You Have No Heart
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