New Helvetia brings the Sacramento region a broad spectrum of American musicals from the country’s best-known artists as well as emerging talents. Since its inception in January 2009, its critically acclaimed productions have included Celebration, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, tick, tick…BOOM!, the regional premiere of It’s Only Life--featuring the show’s composer and lyricist John Bucchino, the Northern California Premiere of [title of show], They’re Playing Our Song, LaChiusa's Little Fish, and Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along.