Cliff Williamson's Musical 'The Boy From Antimatter' Premieres to Acclaim
Cliff Williamson’s new musical, 'The Boy From Antimatter,' successfully premiered at Lincoln School from April 23 to 25, 2026. Co-directed by Cliff and Kelly Williamson, the production tells the story of E-Bob, a rebellious teen from the Antimatter-Dimension played by Victor Pliszka. To learn humility, E-Bob swaps places with his matter-dimension counterpart, Bobby, accompanied by his dog Krab. The narrative explores themes of family and self-discovery as E-Bob confronts his flaws under the guidance of his grandfather, Bo-Pa. Critics praised the show’s energetic score, composed by Lonnie McRorey, Alejandro Caputo, and Jennifer Griffith, with lyrics by Williamson and Griffith. The live ensemble, led by Musical Director Sebastián Aldea and Vocal Director Nacho Pelaez, delivered a dynamic performance ranging from pop-rock anthems to ballads. Produced by Martin Holtz, Sara Zohoré, and Valentín Sanchez, the feature inventive costume design distinguishing the two dimensions. The talented cast, including Carolina Estrada, Michael Connery, and Eden Keinan, received positive feedback for their engaging performances. The audience responded enthusiastically to this ambitious and honest premiere, which emphasizes the importance of community and connection over supernatural abilities.
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Cliff Williamson's Musical 'The Boy From Antimatter' Premieres to Acclaim
Cliff Williamson’s new musical, 'The Boy From Antimatter,' successfully premiered at Lincoln School from April 23 to 25, 2026. Co-directed by Cliff and Kelly Williamson, the production tells the story of E-Bob, a rebellious teen from the Antimatter-Dimension played by Victor Pliszka. To learn humility, E-Bob swaps places with his matter-dimension counterpart, Bobby, accompanied by his dog Krab. The narrative explores themes of family and self-discovery as E-Bob confronts his flaws under the guidance of his grandfather, Bo-Pa. Critics praised the show’s energetic score, composed by Lonnie McRorey, Alejandro Caputo, and Jennifer Griffith, with lyrics by Williamson and Griffith. The live ensemble, led by Musical Director Sebastián Aldea and Vocal Director Nacho Pelaez, delivered a dynamic performance ranging from pop-rock anthems to ballads. Produced by Martin Holtz, Sara Zohoré, and Valentín Sanchez, the feature inventive costume design distinguishing the two dimensions. The talented cast, including Carolina Estrada, Michael Connery, and Eden Keinan, received positive feedback for their engaging performances. The audience responded enthusiastically to this ambitious and honest premiere, which emphasizes the importance of community and connection over supernatural abilities.
Buenos Aires Times