Based on Edgar Lee Masters’ famed poems, Spoon River invites audiences into an ethereal moment as the dead come alive to share their untold stories. In the town of Spoon River, its residents recount their lives from beyond the grave, revealing the heartbreak, regrets, joys, and complex tales that defined them. Each song and monologue delivers a fresh perspective on small-town life, immersing the audience in the vivid portraits of people otherwise forgotten by history.

Composer Mike Ross’s deeply emotive score breathes new life into Masters’ poetry, blending Americana with folk influences that perfectly echo the voices of early 20th-century America. This adaptation captures the timeless pulse of rural life, using musical storytelling to celebrate the profound beauty of ordinary lives.