Cassadee Pope Talks Emotional Journey Of 'Rolling Thunder'

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and The Voice season three winner Cassadee Pope recently stopped by iHeartRadio Broadway to open up about her emotional journey starring in the new Off-Broadway musical Rolling Thunder. Known for her powerhouse vocals and heartfelt storytelling, Pope takes on the role of Linda in the production.

During her visit, Pope shared how stepping into the world of theater has been both a challenge and a rewarding new chapter in her career. She spoke about the emotional weight of telling such a poignant story and the unique way Rolling Thunder merges live music with history.

This new U.S. production of Rolling Thunder is directed by Kenneth Ferrone. Performances began on Thursday, July 10, with an opening night on July 24 at New World Stages (340 W 50th Street). The cast includes Drew Becker (Johnny), Cassadee Pope (Linda), Justin Matthew Sargent (Thomas), Daniel Yearwood (Andy), Courtnee Carter (Lauren & others), and Deon’te Goodman (Mike & others). Understudies for this production are Ethan Hardy Benson and Erin Ramirez.

Tickets are now on sale at www.telecharge.com and https://rollingthunderus.com. Part rock concert, part documentary, this exhilaration and moving show tells the heartfelt stories of young soldiers caught in the abyss of the Vietnam War and the galvanizing protest movement that sought to end it. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War with the fall of Saigon on April 30th , 1975, when NVA tanks rolled through the gates of the Presidential Palace. Rolling Thunder brings together legendary songs of the period of the ‘60s and ‘70s, raw and potent storytelling inspired by Vietnam veterans and their families. The draft, combat, civil rights movement, and homecoming are evocatively reawakened in this intimate and epic work. At heart, it’s a deeply moving love story of courage, longing, loss, and hope.

The show encompasses the musical influence and legacy of many of the most notable songwriters, including Paul Simon, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Roberta Flack, Mick Jagger and Keith Richard, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill, Gladys Knight, Curtis Mayfield, among others. The show is a proud supporter of The American Legion.