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NEWS: The Prince of Egypt Announces Extension

Now officially open at the Dominion Theatre, the musical has announced it is extending its run in the West End.

(c)Matt Crockett

Based on the Dreamworks Animation film, it has been announced the musical is extending its run in the West End by seven weeks and is now booking until the 31st October.

The Prince of Egypt features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (WickedGodspell) including 10 new songs written for the musical as well as five from the original film including ‘When You Believe’ and ‘Through Heaven’s Eyes’.

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

The cast for for the musical includes: Luke Brady (Moses), Liam Tamne (Ramses), Christine Allado (Tzipporah), Alexia Khadime (Miriam), Joe Dixon (Seti), Debbie Kurup (Queen Tuya), Gary Wilmot (Jethro), Mercedesz Csampai (Yocheved), Adam Pearce (Hotep), Tanisha Spring (Nefertari), Silas Wyatt-Barke (Aaron), Simbi Akande, Casey Al-Shaqsy, Joe Atkinson, Danny Becker, Felipe Bejarano, Pàje Campbell, Adam Filipe, Soophia Foroughi, Natalie Green, Jack Harrison-Cooper, Rachael Ireson, Kalene Jeans, Christian Alexander Knight, Jessica Lee, Oliver Lidert, Jay Marsh, Scott Maurice, Carly Miles, Sam Oladeinde, Alice Readie, Christopher Short, Molly Smith, Ricardo Walker, Danny Williams, Niko Wirachman and Sasha Woodward together with young performers Leo Babet, Jonah Collier, Taylor Jenkins, Mia Lakha, Iman Pabani and Hannah Selk.

Meanwhile, the musical’s creative team features a book by Philip LaZebnik (MulanPocahontas) and is directed by Scott Schwartz. They are joined by choreographer Sean Cheesman;set designer  Kevin Depinet; costume designer  Ann Hould-Ward; lighting designer  Mike Billings; sound designer Gareth Owen; projection designer  Jon Driscoll; illusions by Chris Fisher; wigs, hair and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates; orchestrations by August Eriksmoen; musical supervision and arrangements by Dominick Amendum and musical direction by Dave Rose.

The Prince of Egypt  continues to play at the Dominion Theatre . To book tickets click here or visit: Love Theatre.comWest End Theatre Breaks,  Encore TicketsSee TicketsFrom the Box OfficeLast Minute.com or Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk.