“Powerful... a song cycle tailored to anyone who has ever thought of shucking his job, his mate or his life to start anew.” – Variety
“Fugitive Songs is a fluid song cycle that centers on the theme
of flight: specifically, running away … from home, from lovers, from
troubles, from whatever. The show, therefore, has a picaresque quality
akin to a modern musical rendition of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road.” – Talkin' Broadway, The Siegel Column
“A powerful yearning weaves through the tunes that make up Fugitive Songs, a song cycle tailored to anyone who has ever thought of shucking his job, his mate or his life to start anew.” – Variety, Read More
“The show is an excellent showcase for the five golden-voiced actors who bring its songs to life. But the real stars of Fugitive Songs are Miller and Tysen, who have created a tuneful, genuinely evocative score. Miller’s music features soaring harmonies with elements of folk rock, bluegrass and old-fashioned theatre music, and is backed up by a piano and terrific four-piece band. Tysen’s lyrics have moments of real wit and walk the line between rock and theatre with ease.” – Curtain Up, Read More
“Some of the songs are upbeat and funny and some are melancholic. But what makes Fugitive Songs work is the beautiful marriage of well-crafted songs and the harmonious vocals of [the] actors.” – Broadway World, Read More
“During several of the songs I found myself thinking, ‘Wow, I could listen to this for days. DAYS!’” – Columbus Underground, Read More
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
Songwriters Miller and Tysen win $50,000 Fred Ebb Award
by Courtney Kochuba
November 21, 2014