The new creation by Rachael Warren and Amanda Dehnert, which employs four actor singers, opens at the company's Dowling Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island, Dec. 17.

Expanded from the duo's previous collaboration Stories: 20 Songs, 20 Lives, the full-length Songs compiles thirty songs — both classic and contemporary — that share the American theme of "the road." Other songs included are by Randy Newman, Steve Earle, Johnny Marr and Morrissey (of The Smiths) and Van Morrison.

Co-creator Warren stars along with Drew Battles, Miriam Silverman and Justin Blanchard. Dehnert handles direction and musical direction. The design team include David Jenkins (scenic), John Ambrosone (lighting), William Lane (costumes) and Peter Hurowitz (sound).

The songlist will include "What’ll I Do?," "Route 66," "Tuxedo Junction," "The Rainbow Connection," "Moondance," "Knocks Me Off My Feet," "The Long Ride Home," "Louisiana 1927," "Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me," "The Waitress,"Angel from Montgomery," "Ruby’s Arms," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Someday," "The Basin Street Blues," "Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right" and "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want."

For tickets to Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience, at Trinity Rep, 201 Washington Street in Providence, RI, call (401) 351-4242. For more information, visit Trinity Rep online at www.trinityrep.com.