GOLD: The Midas Musical

Book, Music & Lyrics by Min Kahng

After the death of his wife, King Midas hardens his heart and turns to greed for solace. When Dionysus, the god of having a good time, offers him the power of the Golden Touch, Midas can't refuse. Only his daughter Lydia believes that the King can return to the man he used to be, and she'll do everything in her power to get her father back.

Musical / TYA / 60 minutes

Feb-May 2019. World Premiere, Bay Area Children’s Theatre
Jul-Aug 2023. Virginia Repertory Theatre

Productions

Nov 2016. Reading, Playwrights Foundation
Jun 2018. Reading, Bay Area Children’s Theatre
Sep 2018. Residency, Djerassi Resident Artists Program
Oct 2018. Workshop, Bay Area Children’s Theatre

Development

Bay Area Children’s Theatre World Premiere
Photo by Alessandra Mello
L to R: Sheila Townsend, Elisha Beston, Matt Standley

Theatre Bay Area Award for World Premiere Musical
Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Semi-Finalist

Awards & Honors

Listen. Original Cast Album on SoundCloud
Watch. World Premiere Trailer

Media

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