Devonté Hynes Joins ‘Function’ on Broadway as ComposerDevonté Hynes Joins ‘Function’ on Broadway as Composer Grammy-nominated musician and producer Devonté Hynes has joined the team of the psychological thriller “Function” on Broadway. Hynes, known for his solo project Blood Orange, will compose the original music for the play. “Function” tells the story of Jane, an employee at a tech giant who is placed on leave after becoming the subject of a viral video. Desperate to return to her meaningful job, she seeks the help of a crisis therapist, Loyd. The play explores the impact of the internet on our lives and our obligation to others. Hynes’s music spans a diverse range of genres, including art rock, jazz, soul, and classical. He has collaborated with Solange, Florence and the Machine, and Mariah Carey, among others. His work has been featured in film and television, including the score for the HBO series “Insecure.” The creative team for “Function” also includes director Michael Herwitz, playwright Max Wolf Friedlich, and set designer Scott Penner. The play will premiere at the Hayes Theater on July 15, with an official opening on July 30. Hynes’s contribution to “Function” is highly anticipated, as his musicality and ability to convey emotional depth will undoubtedly enhance the play’s exploration of complex themes.
Devonté Hynes
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Devonté Hynes, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer known as Blood Orange, has joined the creative team of the psychological thriller Function on Broadway. Hynes will compose original music for the play, which will be performed at the Hayes Theater on July 15, with an official opening on July 30.
Born in East London, Hynes’ music spans art rock, experimental jazz, soul, funk, post-punk and classical. He has scored for television and film and has collaborated with Solange, Florence and the Machine, FKA Twigs and Mariah Carey, among others.
In FunctionJane (Sydney Lemmon), an employee at a major tech company (you know the one), has been placed on leave after becoming the subject of a viral video. She arrives at the office of a crisis therapist, Loyd (Peter Friedman), determined to get back into the job that gives her life meaning. Function zooms in on two careerists from different generations, genders and political paradigms to explore what it means to be a citizen of the Internet and our obligation to help the people who need it most.
Written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by Michael Herwitz, Function premiered off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse in fall 2023 and then transferred to the Connelly Theater. The play was nominated for the Outer Critics Circle’s John Gassner Award. The creative team features set design by Scott Penner, costume design by Michelle J. Li, lighting design by Mextly Couzin and sound design by Cody Spencer. Hannah Getts serves as dramaturge.
