| CAST REVEALED FOR LOVE NEVER DIES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 10:21 am EDT 08/16/17 | |
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| CAST REVEALED FOR Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR KICKS OFF OCTOBER 25 IN DETROIT, MI Music Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics Glenn Slater Book Andrew Lloyd Webber & Ben Elton Additional Lyrics Charles Hart Orchestrations David Cullen & Andrew Lloyd Webber Casting has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, the spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, which makes its North American premiere on Wednesday, October 25 in Detroit, MI, following technical rehearsals and performances in Utica, NY (September 22-24, Stanley Theatre) and a special preview engagement in Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre October 3-8, 2017. Direct from the highly successful production of Love Never Dies in Hamburg, Germany, Gardar Thor Cortes will portray the man behind the mask, ‘The Phantom,’ with Meghan Picerno as ‘Christine Daaé,’ Karen Mason as ‘Madame Giry,’ Sean Thompson as ‘Raoul,’ Mary Michael Patterson as ‘Meg Giry,’ and Casey Lyons and Jake Miller sharing the role of ‘Gustave.’ The trio of Phantom’s henchmen include Katrina Kemp as ‘Fleck,’ Richard Koons as ‘Squelch,’ Stephen Petrovich as ‘Gangle,’ Gardar Thor Cortes is appearing with the permission of Actors' Equity Association. The Producers gratefully acknowledge Actors' Equity Association for its assistance of this production. The ensemble includes Chelsey Arce, Erin Chupinsky, Diana DiMarzio, Tyler Donahue, Yesy Garcia, Alyssa Giannetti, Michael Gillis, Tamar Greene, Natalia Lepore Hagan, Lauren Lucacek, Alyssa McAnany, Rachel Ann Moore, Bronson Norris Murphy, Dave Schoonover, Adam Soniak, Kelly Swint, Lucas John Thompson, Correy West, Arthur Wise and Borris York. Love Never Dies is a dazzling new production, which takes audiences on a thrilling rollercoaster ride of intrigue, obsession and romance. Audiences will be seduced by the beautiful; sometimes magical and poetic; sometimes joyful; and occasionally melancholic score. Don’t miss this magnificent continuation of one of the world’s greatest love stories. The new touring production will reflect an extensive re-working of the material by an Australian creative team for the original Australian premiere in 2011. Described by Chris Boyd in The Australian as “The best thing Lloyd Webber has written in the quarter century since The Phantom of the Opera”. Directed by Simon Phillips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical) with new set and costume designs by Gabriela Tylesova, choreography by 2011 Astaire Awards winner Graeme Murphy, lighting design by Nick Schlieper and sound design by Mick Potter, the show is one of the few instances of a major West End musical being given a complete makeover for subsequent productions. Lloyd Webber said he knew about five minutes into seeing its first run-through that he and the new production team had achieved something special. “I have the great joy of being able to say that I think this production is probably the finest one I could ever, ever hope for.” The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and The Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak shows of Coney Island. In this new, electrically charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar, but he has never stopped yearning for his one true love and musical protégée, Christine Daaé. Now one of the world’s finest sopranos, Christine accepts an invitation to travel from Paris to New York to perform at a renowned opera house. Christine's marriage to Raoul is suffering at the hands of his drinking and gambling and they desperately need the financial rewards that America can give them. In a final bid to win back Christine’s love, The Phantom lures her, Raoul, and their young son Gustave, from Manhattan to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island - not knowing what is in store for them. Since its premiere in 2010, Love Never Dies has enjoyed productions worldwide in London, Australia, Denmark, Japan and Germany, as well as multiple recordings including a concept album and a London cast recording. A DVD release of the Australian production has delighted fans globally, and now the North American tour brings the musical to the US for the first time. For more information, please visit www.loveneverdies.com. ACCLAIM FOR LOVE NEVER DIES “Beautiful and haunting” – Baz Bamingboye, Daily Mail “One of the greatest of all Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals.” – Charles Spencer, The Telegraph “A masterpiece” – Mark Shenton, Sunday Express “These soaring Lloyd Webber songs envelop you in a sea of melody” – Michael Riedel, New York Post 2017-2018 TOUR DATES Utica, NY – Stanley Theatre – September 22-24, 2017 Baltimore, MD – Hippodrome Theatre – October 3-8, 2017 Detroit, MI – Fisher Theatre – October 17-29, 2017 Durham, NC – Durham PAC – October 31-November 5, 2017 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center – November 7-19, 2017 Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center – November 21-26, 2017 Atlanta, GA – Fox Theater – November 28-December 3, 2017 Ft. Myers, FL – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall – December 5-10, 2017 Tampa, FL – Straz Center – December 12-17, 2017 Providence, RI – Providence PAC – December 26-31, 2017 Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center – January 2-7, 2018 Cleveland, OH – State Theatre – January 9-28, 2018 Boston, MA – Boston Opera House – January 30-February 11, 2018 Chicago, IL – Cadillac Palace Theatre – February 14-March 4, 2018 San Jose, CA – San Jose Center for Performing Arts – March 13-18, 2018 Las Vegas, NV – The Smith Center – March 20-25, 2018 San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Theatre – March 27-April 1, 2018 Los Angeles, CA – Pantages Theatre – May 8-13, 2018 Costa Mesa, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts – April 24-May 5, 2018 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre – May 8-13, 2018 Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium – May 15-20, 2018 Hartford, CT – The Bushnell – May 29-June 3, 2018 Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Performing Arts Center – June 5-10, 2018 Greenville, SC – Peace Center – June 12-17, 2018 Nashville, TN – TPAC – June 19-24, 2018 Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre – June 26-July 1, 2018 Houston, TX – Hobby Center – July 17-22, 2018 Dallas, TX – Music Hall – July 23-August 5, 2018 Ft. Worth, TX – Bass Performance Hall – August 7-12, 2018 Charlotte, NC – Belk Theater – September 11-16, 2018 |
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