Retrograde The Musical

Retrograde The Musical is an astrology-based musical with the book by Nick Laughlin and Richard C. Walter, and music and lyrics by Laughlin, Walter, Jesse Saint John, and Drew Louis.

Background

Retrograde The Musical started their rollout with twelve singles for each astrological sign released during each sign's season. The singles feature guest vocalists including Bonnie McKee, Dylan Mulvaney, Zane Phillips, Paolo Montalban, John Pinto Jr., Jan, Matt Rogers, Vincint, Liisi LaFontaine, Apocolypse Noir and Lorna Courtney.
In 2026, they are planning to release a musical concept album, Retrograde The Musical , including the twelve singles for each astrological sign, in addition to more plot driven songs written by Nick Laughlin, Richard C. Walter, Jesse Saint John, and Drew Louis. According to Playbill, they have plans to produce a stage production of the show after the studio cast recording album is released.

Plot

The story follows Anna, an aspiring astronomer, as she navigates her womanhood and college experience. She first finds herself rejected from the astronomy program that her father founded. Then she encounters personified versions of the astrological signs, and all twelve signs introduce themselves with astrology driven pop songs. Ultimately, Anna discovers that there might be more to the stars than astronomy.

Reviews

Rival ''Magazine described "Virgo " featuring Liisi LaFontaine and Apocalypse Noir as steady, deliberate, and quietly cutting. Too Much Love'' magazine noted that Bonnie McKee's performance on "Libra " did a good job blending pop music with theatrical energy.

Discography

All credits adapted from Spotify and Apple Music.