The World of Armstrong Station

Step inside the world of Armstrong Station. These illustrations bring to life the characters, settings, and moments that shape our story, offering a glimpse of how we imagine the musical unfolding onstage. From the bustle of the bar to quieter moments of friendship and discovery, each image captures a little piece of San Francisco in 1981.

About the illustrations: These images were created using AI-assisted illustration tools, with human art direction guiding the composition, character development, visual style, and storytelling. They are intended as conceptual artwork, not representations of a staged production.

Older Howard present day calls Older Tom.

Older Tom Present Day answers a call from Older Howard.

Young Howard sings "Can I Come and Stay with You" while driving his vending machine route while Young Tom sings and plays piano in his studio apartment.

Young Tom sings "Simple Man" while Young Howard watches and listens in Tom apartment.

Teenage Gina rescues teenage Howard from bullies and mean girls in 10th grade.

Older Howard introduces Gina while Young Howard and Darryl shoot pool, Butch tends to the bar and John has a beer.

Gina and the Jets (Suki and Sasha) perform "The Permanent Wave" at Amelia's.

Young Tom sings "Nightrider" in his apartment while Cole watches. Young Howard and a young man ride a motorcycle after visiting The Hitchin' Post.

Young Howard and Gina enjoy the debut of MTV and sing "Heaven in My '67".

Gina, Young Howard, and John at the roller-skating rink.

Young Tom and Richard talk in Tom's apartment.

Older Howard talks about visiting the farm he grew up on and his parents.

Young Howard sings "Home on the Farm" while Tom plays piano in his studio apartment.

Young Howard sings "These Are My Friends" at Armstrong Station while patrons watch.

Young Howard arrives home to two messages on his answering machine.

Young Howard and Stephen wake up in Howard's studio apartment. It's Christmastime.

Stephen dances with a patient while singing "Sunrise & You" at work.

Young Howard breaks up with Stephen in Armstrong Station.

Stephen sings "I Cry Only in My Dreams".

Young Tom and Professor Charles talk in Tom's apartment.

Gina and the Jets perform "Bucking Young & Wild".

Gina and Stockard dance a tango while Gina sings "Oblivious to the Obvious" accompanied by the Jets, Suki and Sasha.

Older Tom and Older Howard address the audience while they and the cast hold candles.

The cast of characters of Armstrong Station