"Best New Musical 2023"
Broadway World Boston
The Pony Express:
A Musical Adventure!
An epic testament to the brave young boys who rode and a spirited celebration of a nearly forgotten piece of American history.
Commissioned painting by Sam Grillo
In 1860, three businessmen ventured to get the mail from
St. Jospeh, MO to Sacramento, CA in 10 days or less - much faster than the 3 months it took previously! Teenage orphans on horseback answered the call and risked it all to embark on the greatest adventure of their lives! This thrilling new musical follows a seventeen-year-old named Frost as he saddles up for the Pony Express and learns about friendship, love, and never giving up on your dreams.
Based on true events that helped shape American history,
The Pony Express: A Musical Adventure! is a homegrown musical featuring original Americana music by entrepreneur Leo J. Meehan (WB Mason), actor Shayan Sobhian (DC's Legends of Tomorrow), and musician Josh Amara, with book by Shayan Sobhian and Sally Meehan Sobhian (director.)
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The show premiered October 2023 in Scituate, MA to sold out crowds and rave reviews. The original concept album was released to the public on the 164th anniversary of the Pony Express' inaugural ride on April 3rd at 7:41 pm CST.
Original ad for The Pony Express