Music by Christian Magby
Book and Lyrics by Joey Martineck
Synopsis
Nineveh is a new full-length musical composed by Christian Magby, with book and lyrics by Joey Martineck. It tells the love story of Tobias and Sarah from the biblical Book of Tobit, bringing the ancient text to life in a heart-gripping fashion.
Location
Performances will be September 17–26, 2027 at the Jennie T. Anderson Theater in Marietta, GA. Ticket sales will open in the spring.
Marietta, GA 30060
Creative Team
Christian Magby
Composer
Christian Magby is an actor, composer, and music director based in Atlanta. He is currently on tour as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Tony Award winning musical Hamilton. His acting credits continue to span across Off-Broadway, regional theatre, film and television. Most recently he also appeared in Welcome to the Big Dipper (York Theatre), Galileo (Berkeley Rep), Beauty and the Beast (City Springs Theatre), and Christmas in Connecticut (Pioneer Theatre). Film/TV credits include the Oscar nominated feature “One Night in Miami,” two seasons on “The Flash” (CW), “Hungry” (NBC pilot opposite Demi Lovato), and a recurring role on “Legacies” (CW) and “It’s Not Like That” (Amazon). As a composer, he has created the music for Milo Imagines the World (Children’s Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre), The Great Ant Sleepover, Into the Burrow (co-composer), The Incredible Book Eating Boy (Alliance Theatre), and the self-produced premiere of Mother of God. Proud alum of SCAD and the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta. To God be the Glory. IG: @christianmagby
Joey Martineck
Lyricist, Librettist, Producer
Joey Martineck is an actor, writer, and speaker based in Atlanta. He works as a ministry director for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta and has a Masters in Theological Studies from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He is the co-lyricist and librettist of the musical Garden; his other plays include Augustine’s Confessions and Wise Men. Most recently he appeared as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (FoCAL Center). He also regularly performs with the WIT Improv troupe.
LeRell Ross
Music Director
LeRell Ross is an Atlanta-based musician, music director, and performer. Born and raised in Camden, New Jersey, he relocated to Atlanta to study music at Morehouse College, where he concentrated in Vocal Performance. Since his time at Morehouse, LeRell has built a diverse career as a stage performer, pianist, and music director throughout the Atlanta metro area and beyond. His work has included collaborations with companies such as Dominion Entertainment, Theatre Covington, Atlanta Opera, Out of Hand Theater, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Aurora Theatre, and Synchronicity Theatre. In addition to his theatrical work, LeRell serves as the Director of Music at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Atlanta, where he leads a vibrant and diverse music ministry. LeRell is honored to join the talented production team of Nineveh and is excited to help bring this beautiful story to life in partnership with the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Through his artistry and leadership, he hopes to continue spreading love, inspiring community, and promoting positive change both in Atlanta and beyond.
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