Penguin Rep Theatre presents the world premiere of Flying Toward the Sun, a new musical about asylum seekers, with book by Bill Nabel, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Berg and Nabel, musical staging by Ian Coulter-Buford, and direction by Joe Brancato. Set in 2015, the musical follows Gary Campbell, an immigration official on his first day on the job, as he listens to the challenges and dreams of people seeking new lives in the United States and must ultimately decide their fate.

Date: August 14 - September 6, 2026

Location: Penguin Rep Theatre, 7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, NY

Ticket Price: $60

Tickets & Information: www.penguinrep.org | 845-786-2873

Special Events:

• Friday, August 14 at 7:30 pm: Cheap Thrills Night - tickets are $30
• Friday, August 21: Sweet Treats Friday - complimentary desserts before the show
• Friday, August 28: Post-show discussion with the artists and audience

Performance Dates for Flying Toward the Sun

• Friday, August 14 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
• Saturday, August 15 at 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
• Sunday, August 16 at 2:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
• Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 pm
• Friday, August 21 at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, August 22 at 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
• Sunday, August 23 at 2:00 pm
• Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm
• Friday, August 28 at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
• Sunday, August 30 at 2:00 pm
• Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 pm
• Friday, September 4 at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, September 5 at 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
• Sunday, September 6 at 2:00 pm