Off-Broadway Sia Musical Saturday Church Releases Concept Album

The digital release from Joy Machine Records features the cast of the upcoming world premiere New York Theatre Workshop musical.

The Sia musical Saturday Night has surprise dropped a concept album via Joy Machine Records. The 14-track release—which features cast members from the upcoming New York Theatre Workshop production, led by Bryson Battle, J. Harrison Ghee, and Joaquina Kalukango—is currently available on streaming platforms, and will get a vinyl release August 27. The physical edition will be available for purchase at New York Theatre Workshop and from JoyMachineRecords.com.

The concept album release follows a two-song EP that dropped in June, titled Are There Any Queens in the House. The concept album is produced by Sia, Honey Dijon, Jason Michael Webb, Luke Solomon, and Chris Penny; and executive-produced by Tim Levy and Cindy Tolan. A&R is by Will Van Dyke. The release also features vocals from Ayana Jackson and Durand Bernarr.

“Alongside our musical collaborators Luke Solomon, Jason Michael Webb, and Chris Penny, we’re thrilled to share the concept tracks we created as Saturday Church was developed," say Sia and Honey Dijon in a statement (the two penned the work's score). "We can’t wait for the world to hear what this incredible group of musical and theatrical artists has created together."

Saturday Church tells the story of Ulysses, a New York City kid who is also the fiercest tenor at his aunt’s church. A chance encounter on the subway introduces him to the world of Saturday Church, a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ youth. According to press notes, Saturday Church boldly asks, “Is faith only for the Holy?” and “Are there any queens in the house?!!!!”

The work begins its world premiere run at New York Theatre Workshop August 27 ahead of a September 15 opening night. The run is scheduled to continue through October 12.