The musical will play at the Adelphi Theatre on the 5th September.
It has been announced today that Amy Di Bartolomeo (SIX, We Will Rock You) and Jacob Young (Mamma Mia, Heathers) will star in the leading roles of brand new musical For Tonight, alongside Dale Evans (Jesus Christ Superstar) and BAFTA award-winning actress Emily Burnett (CBBC’s So Awkward, The Dumping Ground). They will be joined by a further 14 cast members and a choir, to be announced shortly.
Set in 1832, the story begins at the Parry farm in Trelawnyd, a small town in North Wales where a Romani family find shelter and friendship, but soon after their arrival, an unknown disease brings tragedy. Blame falls on the Romani travellers who are forced to flee and the three Parry children, Tomos, Haydn and Nettie, have to grow up fast after losing their parents.
Tomos, Haydn and Nettie’s lives twist and turn along different paths but fate reunites them with the traveller community from long ago. The Parry siblings encounter love, joy and friendship, as well as pain, prejudice and struggle before finally being forced to face their past, and their biggest fears.
The musical has a book, music and lyrics by Shenelle Salcido & Spencer Williams and is set to be directed by Nick Evans (Mary Poppins, Bat Out of Hell, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia, Rock of Ages and Jesus Christ Superstar). It will be the first time that the musical will be seen on the UK stage following the release of the concept album in 2021 and and a UK development workshop in 2022. Previously, For Tonight has been in development at New York Musical Theatre Festival, New York Theatre Barn, Queensbury Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, Michigan State University and Isle of Man’s Gaiety Theatre.
Co-writer Spencer Williams says: “This musical is rooted in my Welsh family history, but like the Romani peoples has journeyed far and wide in the course of its development. I can’t wait for UK audiences to experience this timeless tale that showcases the distinct music, movement, and language of the Welsh and Romani cultures.”
Meanwhile, Raine Geoghegan, cultural script consultant adds: “This musical is really like no other. In both the Welsh and Romany culture there is an abundance of story, song, music that touches the soul, nowhere is that more apparent than in the title song ‘For Tonight’, I love the balance of word, music and song, not forgetting dance and movement. These are ancient cultures that carry voices from the past, there is something for everyone.”
The creative team behind this stage production also includes musical director lestyn Griffiths (Bat Out of Hell – World Tour),West End choreographer Kevan Allen, lighting designer Jai Morjaria, orchestrator Jen Green and set designer Stewart J Charlesworth. It is being produced by Blair Russell.
For more information about the musical visit: https://www.fortonightmusical.com/