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Baldwin, Cullum, Hensley and Kaye Will Join Patinkin for London's Paradise Found
Additional casting has been announced for the London world premiere of Paradise Found, the new musical that will see Tony Award winners Harold Prince and Susan Stroman sharing the directing duties.
The production will begin performances at London's Menier Chocolate Factory May 19, for a run through June 26, ahead of a Broadway transfer.
As previously announced, the cast will be headed by Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin. He will be joined on stage by an all-American cast that boasts Kate Baldwin, John Cullum, Shuler Hensley and Judy Kaye. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Based on the novel "The Tale of the 1002nd Night" by Viennese author Joseph Roth, Paradise Found features music by Johann Strauss II, adapted and arranged by Jonathan Tunick, with book by Richard Nelson and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh.
"The Shah of Persia is feeling low," according to press notes. "So to lift his spirits he’s off to Vienna with his Eunuch in tow for some new adventures. He promptly falls in love with the Empress of the Empire, much to the dismay of her husband, so a resident of the local brothel - who is a double for the Empress - is substituted for a night of passion. But she’s in love with a Baron, who’s having an affair with the Soap Manufacturer’s Wife."
The production will feature set design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Judy Dolan, lighting by Howell Binkley and sound by Gareth Owen.
For more information call 0207 907 7060 or visit www.menierchocolatefactory.com.
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Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Complete Season with EDUCATING RITA, SHIRLEY VALENTINE, PARADISE FOUND & ASPECTS OF LOVE
The Menier Chocolate Factory announces its Spring/Summer 2010 season - a season of firsts - the first major London revivals of Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine and Aspects of Love, plus the World Premiere of a new musical, Paradise Found. The season will feature the work of some of the West End and Broadway's leading artists including Don Black, Charles Hart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn, Mandy Patinkin, Harold Prince, Willy Russell and Susan Stroman.
Tickets for the Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine and Paradise Found go on sale at 10am tomorrow, Friday 19 February. Booking dates for Aspects of Love will be announced shortly.
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I really hate using BWW for news.
Also, an Educating Rita transfer would be ideal.
Additional casting has been announced for the London world premiere of Paradise Found, the new musical that will see Tony Award winners Harold Prince and Susan Stroman sharing the directing duties.
The production will begin performances at London's Menier Chocolate Factory May 19, for a run through June 26, ahead of a Broadway transfer.
As previously announced, the cast will be headed by Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin. He will be joined on stage by an all-American cast that boasts Kate Baldwin, John Cullum, Shuler Hensley and Judy Kaye. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Based on the novel "The Tale of the 1002nd Night" by Viennese author Joseph Roth, Paradise Found features music by Johann Strauss II, adapted and arranged by Jonathan Tunick, with book by Richard Nelson and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh.
"The Shah of Persia is feeling low," according to press notes. "So to lift his spirits he’s off to Vienna with his Eunuch in tow for some new adventures. He promptly falls in love with the Empress of the Empire, much to the dismay of her husband, so a resident of the local brothel - who is a double for the Empress - is substituted for a night of passion. But she’s in love with a Baron, who’s having an affair with the Soap Manufacturer’s Wife."
The production will feature set design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Judy Dolan, lighting by Howell Binkley and sound by Gareth Owen.
For more information call 0207 907 7060 or visit www.menierchocolatefactory.com.
Source
Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Complete Season with EDUCATING RITA, SHIRLEY VALENTINE, PARADISE FOUND & ASPECTS OF LOVE
The Menier Chocolate Factory announces its Spring/Summer 2010 season - a season of firsts - the first major London revivals of Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine and Aspects of Love, plus the World Premiere of a new musical, Paradise Found. The season will feature the work of some of the West End and Broadway's leading artists including Don Black, Charles Hart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn, Mandy Patinkin, Harold Prince, Willy Russell and Susan Stroman.
Tickets for the Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine and Paradise Found go on sale at 10am tomorrow, Friday 19 February. Booking dates for Aspects of Love will be announced shortly.
Source
I really hate using BWW for news.
Also, an Educating Rita transfer would be ideal.