Gielgud Theatre
Shaftesbury Ave, Soho, London W1D 6AR
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Opening Night
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musical
Based on the 1977 film by John Cassavetes, OPENING NIGHT is coming to the Gielgud Theatre for a limited run in 2024!
Award-winning actress Sheridan Smith (Shirley Valentine) returns to stage in the world premiere of new musical OPENING NIGHT. This production features music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. Book and direction are by Tony and Olivier award-winner Ivo van Hove (A Little Life)
Starring alongside Sheridan Smith as Myrtle are Hadley Fraser (Les Miserables) as Manny, Shira Haas (Unorthodox) as Nancy, Nicola Hughes (Fosse) as Sarah, Amy Lennox (Cabaret) as Dorothy and John Marquez (Pygmalion) as David.
Joining them will be Benjamin Walker, Rebecca Thornhill, Cilla Silvia, Ian McLarnon and Jos Slovick. Robert Finlayson, Daniel Forrester, Jennifer Hepburn, Issy Khogali and Chrissie Perkins complete the cast.
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Opening Night follows a theatre company’s preparations to stage a major new play on Broadway. When tragedy strikes their leading lady, drama ignites behind the scenes. Her personal turmoil forces everybody to deliver the performance of their lives.
Tickets available for performances from 6 Mar – 27 Jul 2024. Evening performances run Monday – Saturday at 7.30pm. Matinee shows are on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.
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Rufus Wainwright (Music & Lyrics), Ivo Van Hove (Director)
Sheridan Smith (Myrtle). Hadley Fraser (Manny). Shira Haas (Nancy). Nicola Hughes (Sarah). Amy Lennox (Dorothy). John Marquez (David). Benjamin Walker (Maurice). Rebecca Thornhill (Kelly). Cilla Silvia (Carla). Ian McLarnon (Leo). Jos Slovick (Gus).
Robert Finlayson, Daniel Forrester, Jennifer Hepburn, Issy Khogali and Chrissie Perkins.
Photo Credit: Jan Versweyveld
