The world premiere production will take place at the Charing Cross Theatre from the 18th May until the 8th August.
It has been announced that Glenn Adamson will star as ‘John, The Witch Boy’ and Lauren Jones as ‘Barbara Allen’ in the upcoming world premiere of new musical Dark of the Moon. Further casting has yet to be announced.
Glenn Adamson is best known for playing Strat in Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell in the West End and in the UK, US and Australian tours, as well as the filmed versio. His other credits include Closer to Heaven (Turbine Theatre), Bat Boy (London Palladium), We Will Rock You (London Coliseum) and American Idiot (UK & New Zealand Tour).
Lauren Jones is more recently known for playing ‘Wednesday’ in the recent UK Tour of The Addams Family, but first came to the spotlight as ‘Trish’ and alternate ‘Bonnie’ in Bonnie & Clyde (The Arts; The Garrick & UK tour) and is featured on the West End Cast Recording in both roles.
The musical is based on the 1941 play by Howard D Richardson and William Berney and will officially open on the 26th May.
DARK OF THE MOON is a supernatural tale of powerful witchcraft, small-town prejudices and the power of love. This timeless, spellbinding new musical portrays the clash of two dynamically polarized worlds—a charming rural Appalachian town and the mystical world of witches and warlocks from the Smoky Mountains that loom high above. The show’s unique musical score reflects those conflicting worlds using a thrilling blend of country/bluegrass and rock. Barbara Allen – a human girl and John – a curious witch-boy – find each other and defy their communities to build a life together. But will love conquer all – or will they be haunted by a deal that was made by the dark of the moon?
This world premiere is directed by Georgie Rankcom (The Frogs; Anyone Can Whistle; How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying; Before After – Southwark Playhouse), with a book by Emmy® Award nominee Jonathan Prince (American Dreams) and music and lyrics by Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum songwriters Lindy Robbins (Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper”), Dave Bassett (Elle King’s “Ex’s and Oh’s”) and Steve Robson (Rascal Flatts’ “What Hurts the Most”).
Additional members of the creative team are choreographer Jane McMurtrie, musical supervisor Brad Haak, musical director Matt Herbert, orchestrator Dillon Kondor, casting director Peter Noden, production designer Libby Todd, lighting designer Jonathan Chan and sound designer Andrew Johnson.
Georgie Rankcom said, “Dark of the Moon has captivated audiences since the 1940s, and it’s exciting to see the story finding new resonance today — most recently through its appearance in the world of Stranger Things. This musical adaptation allows us to rediscover the story for a new generation.”
To book tickets visit: https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/dark-of-the-moon