Witness Uganda Album

About The Show

Featuring a book and score by Griffin Matthews and Matt Gould, and inspired by true events, Witness Uganda documents Griffin’s journey on a volunteer mission to Uganda, during which he builds an unlikely bond with a ragtag group of teenage students. When home doesn’t feel like home, and any family connections must be forged, Griffin and the students discover community where they least expect it. Originally making its world premiere at Harvard University’s American Repertory Theater in 2014, Witness Uganda  then had an off-Broadway run at Second Stage in 2015 under the moniker Invisible Thread. The musical was then reimagined for its West Coast premiere at The Wallis in 2019.

What We Did

Oliver Roth was a producer of the album, and OHenry Productions served as the Album’s Executive Producer.

Where & When

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Selected Artists

Music & Lyrics by Matt Gould & Griffin Matthews
Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Stephen Bray
Featuring Vocals by GRAMMY® Award-winners Cynthia Erivo, Ledisi, and Kristolyn Lloyd
Also Featuring Nicolette Robinson, Emma Hunton, Tyrone Davis Jr., Jamar Williams, Amber Iman, Jamard Richardson, Kevin Curtis, and Jai’Len Josey

Reviews

  • Time Out New York - Invisible Thread Off-Broadway Press Review

    "BOLD, FRESH AND CATCHY"

    Time Out New York
  • The Huffington Post - Invisible Thread Off Broadway Press Reviews

    "Destined to be a Broadway hit"

    Huffington Post
  • Wicked Local - Invisible Thread Off-Broadway Press Review

    "A whole new sense of what musical theater be and do for our world"

    Wicked Local
  • The Harvard Crimson - Invisible Thread Off-Broadway Press Review

    "You will leave the theater feeling moved"

    The Harvard Crimson
  • The Boston Globe - Invisible Thread Off-Broadway Press Review

    "A joyous, wrenching experience"

    The Boston Globe
  • TheaterMania - Invisible Thread Off-Broadway Press Review

    "UGANDA THREATENS TO JOIN OKLAHOMA AND BRIGADOON AS A FAVORED MUSICAL THEATER DESTINATION"

    TheaterMania
  • Broadway World

    "AN ELECTRIFYING PRODUCTION"

    BroadwayWorld.com
  • Entertainment Monthly - Invisible Thread Off-Broadway Press Review

    "A breath of fresh air for musical theater"

    Entertainment Monthly
  • Associated Press - China Doll Broadway Press Review

    A VIBRANT, PULSATING NEW MUSICAL!

    Associated Press
  • deadline hollywood - Invisible Thread - Witness Uganda - Second Stage Off-Broadway Press Review

    BURSTING WITH INFECTIOUS ENERGY, ROOF-RAISING SONGS & EXUBERANT CHOREOGRAPHY!

    Deadline
  • The New York Times - Kinky Boots Broadway - Press Review

    DELIVERS HEART, HUMOR AND BUOYANT PERFORMANCES!

    The New York Times
  • The Wrap - Invisible Thread Off-Broadway Press Review

    STARTS WITH A BANG AND ENDS WITH GENUINE THRILLS!

    The Wrap

Awards & Honors

Lucille Lortel Award

Lucille Lortel Award Nomination (2016)

IRNE Award

8 IRNE Award Nominations (2015)
Including Best Musical

Lucille Lortel Award

2 Elliot Norton Award Nominations (2015)
Including Oustanding Musical Production

Richard Rodgers Award

3 Richard Rodgers Awards (2012, 2014, 2015)

Theatre Communications Group

Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award (2013)

ASCAP Harold Adamson Lyric Award

Harold Adamson Lyric Award (2010)

ASCAP Michelle and Dean Kay Award

Michelle and Dean Kay Award (2010)

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