Book and Lyrics by Melissa Li & Kit Yan
Music by Melissa Li
Interstate is an Asian-American pop-rock poetry musical that follows Dash, a transgender spoken word performer who becomes internet-famous along with his best friend Adrian, a lesbian singer-songwriter. Fueled by the allure of fame and a desire to connect with their community, the band embarks on a road trip across America for their first national tour. Their fiercely political and deeply personal music touches Henry, a transgender teenage boy living in small-town middle America, and he finds solace in their art as he struggles with his own identity and family. After blogging about the band and documenting his own gender journey, he decides to set out on a quest to meet his heroes in person, hoping to find answers to his own struggles. Interstate is a touching story about how two transgender people at different stages of their journey navigate love, family, masculinity, and finding a community in the era of social media.
Reviews
“Interstate Is a Glorious ‘Pop-Rock Musical’ About Inclusivity, Queer and Trans Community, and the Open Road”
-Village Voice
“Soaring, Broadway ready melodies”
-Star Tribune
“This show is for everyone who has ever looked for a sense of belonging. This show is for everyone..”
-Broadway World
“The Next Great American Musical, as it turns out, is actually a Queer Asian musical”
-Stages of MN
