The show has a book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and songs by Phish lead singer Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green.

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Some music world stars who have recently taken their licks for offering original stage music include Trey Anastasio, a founding member of Phish, who teamed up this season with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright and veteran musical songwriter Amanda Green.

WSJ: Pop songwriters find excitement in stage musicals

In "Backwards Down the Number Line, " guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, keyboardist Page McConnell and drummer Jon Fishman sound genuinely thrilled to be playing together again, as they crank out a five-minute rock 'n' roll anthem that's a heartfelt celebration of enduring companionship.

NPR: Phish: A Heartfelt Celebration Of Companionship