Barry Gordon on “Forever” | Excerpt From “Traversing the Stars” with Jeffrey Haas

Barry Gordon on “Forever” | Excerpt From Traversing the Stars with Jeffrey Haas

What does it mean to stay young forever? And more importantly, what does it cost?

In a recent conversation on Traversing the Stars with Jeffrey Haas, Barry Gordon opens up about the long journey behind Forever, a rock musical inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray. What emerges is not just a story about youth and fame, but a deeper exploration of time, identity, and the pressure to remain relevant.

From Idea to Evolution

Forever didn’t happen overnight. In fact, it’s been in development for more than two decades.

“I started working on it… over 20 years ago,” Barry shares, describing how the project evolved through different phases, creative teams, and moments of reflection before arriving at its current form.

What brought it back? A simple but powerful push from people who believed in it.

That second life gave the project something more. Perspective.

The Real Question: Is Forever a Gift?

At the heart of Forever is a question that feels more relevant now than ever.

Would you actually want to live forever?

Barry doesn’t shy away from the complexity of that idea. In the interview, he reflects on the role of time not as something to escape, but something that gives life meaning.

“I don’t know if eternal is a good thing… knowing that your life is going to end… is an incredible impetus to make the most out of what we have.”

It’s a perspective that reframes the entire story. Immortality isn’t just a fantasy. It’s a burden.

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