Harry Shearer, Tom Leopold, & Peter Matz’s shwo will run at the King’s Head Theatre from the 10th July until the 16th August.
It has been announced that ‘Mad Men’ star Bryan Batt will make his London debut in the world premiere of Here Comes J.Edgar!, a comedy musical which will play at the King’s Head Theatre this summer.
As Director of the FBI from 1924 to 1972, J. Edgar Hoover secured his position as the most powerful man in America by gathering information on the private lives of others. Yet, behind all the machismo, was his concealed sexuality, his flamboyant partying and his lifelong love affair with his deputy, Clyde Tolson.
Here was a man who stopped at nothing to use the secrets of others to build and exert his control. yet underneath the petticoats of power lay his own secrets hidden … in plain sight.
Having appeared on Broadway shows such as Sunset Boulelvard, Saturday Night Fever, La Cage Aux Folles, Cats, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Starlight Express, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Seussical, and Beauty and the Beast, Bryan Batt is now making his London stage debut. Talking of the news he said: “I am beyond thrilled to make my London theatrical debut in Here Comes J Edgar! at Kings Head Theatre this summer. I truly love everything about London; the people, the history, the culture, and especially the theatre. It’s a special assigment to play a historical figure, especially one so shrouded in intrigue and nefarious rumor. The creators Tom Leopold, Peter Matz, and Harry Shearer have crafted a hysterical, sometimes touching, and wildly entertaining musical. Fun will be had by all…including the cast!”
The show is directed by Josh Seymour, with choreography by the celebrated Bill Deamer. The musical supervisor is Benjamin Ferguson, scenic design is by Sophia Pardon and costume design by Tom Paris. Lighting design is by Jamie Platt,sound design by Nick Lodgeand and the casting director is by Harry Blumenau CDG CSA. The associate director is Jessica McKenna, associate choreographer is Aimee Leigh and production manager is Adam Jefferys Arthur Spivak and David Burns produce, with general management handled by James Quaife for Luminous Entertainment Group. Further casting is to be announced.
To book tickets visit:https://kingsheadtheatre.com/