Opening Night (musical)
| Opening Night | ||
|---|---|---|
| A New Musical | ||
Book Ivo van Hove | | |
| Basis | Opening Night by John Cassavetes | |
| Premiere | 6 March 2024: Gielgud Theatre, London | |
| Productions | 2024 West End | |
Opening Night is a stage musical with music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright and conceived and book by Ivo van Hove. It is based on the 1977 film of the same name by John Cassavetes, which van Hove has also previously adapted as a play in 2005.[citation needed
Production history
West End (2024)
On 13 November 2023, it was announced that the musical is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End with Sheridan Smith as Myrtle. The show began previews on 6 March 2024. Van Hove directs with Jan Versweyveld designing set, lighting and video.[1][2][3] Further casting was announced on 14 December 2023 including Nicola Hughes as Sarah, Benjamin Walker as Maurice, Amy Lennox as Dorothee, Shira Haas as Nancy, Hadley Fraser as Manny and John Marquez as David.[4] One of the scenes takes place in the street outside the theatre with the scene being shown on screens to the audience inside.[5]
Originally scheduled to run through 27 July, the show is now scheduled to close on 18 May, 2024.[6] Although Smith's performance was widely praised, the show had mixed reviews.[7]
Cast and characters
| Characters | West End[8] |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Myrtle | Sheridan Smith |
| Sarah | Nicola Hughes |
| Maurice | Benjamin Walker |
| Dorothee | Amy Lennox |
| Nancy | Shira Haas |
| Manny | Hadley Fraser |
| David | John Marquez |
| Kelly | Rebecca Thornhill |
| Carla | Cilla Sylvia |
| Leo | Ian Mclarnon |
| Gus | Jos Slovick |
References
- from the original on 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ Riley, Kate (2023-11-10). "Sheridan Smith will star in new West End musical 'Opening Night'". London Theatre. Archived from the original on 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ Lukowski, Andrzej (2023-11-13). "Sheridan Smith will return to the West End next year to star in new musical 'Opening Night'". Time Out London. Archived from the original on 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ Rook, Olivia (2023-12-14). "Further casting announced for new West End musical 'Opening Night'". London Theatre. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Sheridan Smith: Strangers hugged me in the street". BBC News. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ Bushby, Helen (11 April 2024). "Sheridan Smith's West End musical Opening Night to close early". BBC News. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Cast". Opening Night The Musical. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
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