ST. PETERSBURG — The romantic and tuneful musical “Himself and Nora” will open on Friday, Jan. 30, at freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. The production will run through March 8.

All matinees at freeFall are at 2 p.m. and all evening performances are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $55. Visit freefalltheatre.com or call 727-498-5205.

Eric Davis, freeFall’s artistic director, and Michael Raabe, resident musical director, continue their mission of bringing under-appreciated musicals to Tampa Bay audiences. freeFall guests fondly remember past productions of “John & Jen,” “The Burnt Part Boys,” “Road Show,” and “God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater.” Much like freeFall’s sleeper hit with Kurt Vonnegut’s “Rosewater,” Davis and Raabe turn to the literary life of James Joyce and his muse, Nora Barnacle in “Himself and Nora.”

freeFall’s production of “Himself and Nora” stars Robert Teasdale as celebrated author and poet James Joyce, while Katie Davis, in her freeFall debut, gives voice to Nora, whose influence on Joyce’s personal and artistic evolution cannot be overstated. The production is supported by a powerhouse ensemble, including Julia Rifino, Drew H. Wells, and Michael Gregory in his freeFall debut portraying key literary and familial figures including Ezra Pound, Sylvia Beach, Harriet Weaver, Giorgio & Lucia Joyce and many more.

“Himself and Nora” is directed and choreographed by Eric Davis with music direction by Michael Raabe. The set is designed by Hansen Scenic with lighting design by Trenten Szabo. Davis also designs the costumes and video elements. Raabe plays piano for the show with a five-piece band featuring the talents of Richard Jimenez (bass), David Tagliarini (reeds), Paul Stoddart (guitar) and Burt Rushing (percussion/drums). Melanie Downs (percussion/drums) and Josh Hollenbeck (reeds) sub in for select performances. The sound is engineered by Nathan Doyle.

“Himself and Nora” is a romantic musical with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle. It chronicles the turbulent, 37-year relationship between the legendary Irish writer James Joyce and his muse and eventual wife, Nora Barnacle. The score is described as a blend of traditional Irish melodies, lively jigs, and modern pop or musical theater ballads. Originally developed in 2005, the show premiered Off-Broadway in 2016 starring Matt Bogart and Whitney Bashor.