The new musical continues to play at the Gielgud Theatre until the 27th July.
Further production images have been released for the new musical based on John Cassavetes’ film of the same name, now playing at the Gielgud Theatre.
Conceived and directed by Ivo Van Hove, the production stars: Sheridan Smith as Myrtle, Hadley Fraser as Manny, Shira Haas as Nancy, Nicola Hughes asSarah, Amy Lennox as Dorothy, John Marquez as David, Ian McLarnon as Leo, Cilla Silvia as Carla, Jos Slovick as Gus, Rebecca Thornhill as Kelly and Benjamin Walker as Maurice. The cast is completed by Robert Finlayson, Daniel Forrester, Jennifer Hepburn, Issy Khogali and Chrissie Perkins.
Based on John Cassavetes’ legendary film, Opening Night follows a theatre company’s preparations to stage a major new play on Broadway. But drama ignites behind the scenes when their leading lady is rocked by tragedy, and her personal turmoil forces everybody to deliver the performance of their lives.
The musical features a book by by Ivo Van Hove (who also directs) with Music and Lyrics by Rufus Wainwright. Set, lighting and video design is by Jan Versweyveld, costume design by An D’Huys and sound design by Tom Gibbons and Alex Twiselton. Orchestrations are by Wainwright, with musical supervision and musical direction by Nigel Lilley. Movement and choreography is by Polly Bennett, casting by Julia Horan CDG and the associate director is Daniel Raggett.
Opening Night continues to play at the Gielgud Theatre until the 27th July. To book tickets visit London Box Office.co.uk , London Theatre Direct.com and From the Box Office