Sia is bringing her signature sound to the stage this fall with Saturday Church, the much-anticipated new musical making its world premiere at New York Theatre Workshop. Featuring original music and lyrics by the Grammy-nominated artist, the production is set to be a major highlight of NYTW’s 2025–2026 season.
Directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding), Saturday Church follows Ulysses, a young boy in New York City caught between the expectations of his religious family and the freedom he finds in the city’s LGBTQ+ ballroom scene. After a chance encounter on the subway, Ulysses discovers Saturday Church—a vibrant haven for queer youth. As he navigates questions of identity, faith, and belonging, the musical asks, “Is faith only for the Holy?” and, more urgently, “Are there any queens in the house?!!!!”
The show is based on the 2017 film of the same name by Damon Cardasis, who also co-wrote the stage adaptation alongside Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames (Fat Ham). Additional music comes from Grammy winner Honey Dijon.
The cast includes 2025 The Voice contender Bryson Battle, Tony Award winners J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) and Joaquina Kalukango (Paradise Square), and Golden Globe winner Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Pose).
The creative team brings Broadway and music industry expertise to the production. Scenic design is by David Zinn (Stereophonic), costumes by Qween Jean (CATS: The Jellicle Ball), lighting by Adam Honoré, and sound design by Gareth Owen (Hell’s Kitchen). Music direction is by Deah Love Harriot, with music production from Grammy winner Chris Penny (Beyoncé’s Renaissance).
Music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements are by Jason Michael Webb (MJ The Musical) and Luke Solomon (Beyoncé’s Renaissance). Choreography is by Obie Award winner Darrell Grand Moultrie (Fat Ham). Casting is by Nicholas Petrovich and Erica Hart. Jhanaë K-C Bonnick will serve as stage manager.
With a powerful creative team and an acclaimed cast, Saturday Church blends gospel, house, and ballroom into a bold, uplifting musical about finding where—and how—you belong.
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