Three generations. Timeless ballads. One unforgettable story.
From award-winning singer-songwriter Finn Anderson (Islander (Southwark Playhouse Borough, Off Broadway), Streets) and West End director Tania Azevedo (&Juliet, But I’m a Cheerleader), Ballad Lines is a heart-opening new musical that shines a light on identity, belonging and the stories we choose to carry with us.
Sarah thought she’d left her childhood behind. A queer woman living in New York City, she’s long severed ties with the folk traditions of her upbringing. But when old ballads resurface, so do the voices of her ancestors — pulling her on a life-changing journey across time.
Spanning continents and generations, Ballad Lines follows three women bound together by blood, song, and choice. In 17th-century Scotland, Cait, a minister’s wife, wrestles with the constraints of her role. In 18th-century Ireland, Jean, a spirited teenager, faces an uncertain future. In 21st-century New York, Sarah is caught between the life she’s built and the pull of the past.
Blending original music with traditional Scottish, Irish, and Appalachian ballads, Ballad Lines is a story of love, legacy, and the ties that bind us all.