This new and original Musical takes its inspiration from the well-known hymn “It Is Well With My Soul”, written by the American lawyer and Presbyterian church elder, Horatio Spafford and set to music by Philip Bliss in 1876. Andrew Broadbent and Ally Gum have adapted an original musical by David Maegraith, combining this story with original music arranged by Alana Lymn. The resulting performance draws from the lives of Horatio and Anna Spafford, and reflects the grief, hope, hardships, resilience and spiritual transformations that engulf their lives following the Great Chicago Fire and the loss of their four daughters in the S.S. Ville du Havre shipwreck.

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The concept of creating an original performance piece, let alone a musical, is indeed a daunting one. All of those involved with this production from its inception to the stage should be commended for their efforts and perseverance. The story is a powerful one and if you haven’t been acquainted with it before you should do yourself a favour and grab a ticket (or two) for one of their remaining performances.