A Tale Of Hope And Trust: Previewing ‘Higher Ground- The Musical’ Vol. 1

In time for Earth Day next week, New York-based songwriter and composer Peter Galperin and LA-based writer Gregg Ostrin will release Higher Ground: The Musical, Vol. 1. The all-new Broadway musical-turned-comic tells a tale of hope and trust set against the backdrop of climate change, paired with an exciting musical soundtrack for all those who care about the future of the planet.  

Higher Ground: The Musical has partnered with EarthHero.org, WeDontHaveTime.org, PalmOilDetectives.com, and SaveThePlanetGroup.com to help spread the word about human impact on the planet as well as the effects of climate change.

‘In a future ravaged by global warming, the last colony of survivors in New York City face an impending superstorm. This urgent story explores the intimate relationships between members of a multi-racial and multi-generational group, as they struggle to survive in the only neighborhood in the city still standing. When mysterious strangers arrive, the colony must decide if they are a threat, or a way out.’

This is the first of the upcoming 4-part graphic novel series, this Broadway-musical-turned-comic, features art and letters by Patrick Barrett, with a uniquely orchestrated six-song playlist brought to life by embedded QR codes within the pages.

Higher Ground: The Musical, Vol. 1, Tracklist:

1. “Life Goes On” (Emily Bautista, Kennedy Caughell, Steven Eng, Doug Eskew, Jeremy Kushnier, Brennyn Lark, N’Kenge)
2. “A Better Place” (Emily Bautista)
3. “Another Drink” (Doug Eskew, Steven Eng, Emily Bautista, Brennyn Lark)
4. “Freedom” (N’Kenge, Jeremy Kushnier, Doug Eskew, Kennedy Caughell, Steven Eng, Brennyn Lark)
5. “Not Like You” (Emily Bautista, Jeremy Kushnier)
6. “Hey, What More Could I Do” (Jeremy Kushnier, Kennedy Caughell)

Higher Ground: The Musical, Vol.1 drops April 19 and is now available for preorder at this link.