Curtains The Musical
Sunderland Empire
Sunderland Empire
Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 January 2020
Tickets: https://prf.hn/l/7EODBN6
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Originally Produced on Broadway by Roger Berlin, Roger Horchow, Daryl Roth,
Jane Bergere, Ted Hartley and Center
Theatre Group. American Premiere Produced at The Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group, LA’s Theatre Company.
Starring
Jason Manford (comedy and theatre
legend), Ore Oduba (Strictly Come Dancing winner) and Carley Stenson (Hollyoaks and West End performer), it’s a whodunit like no other
with catchy songs, unforgettable characters and plot twists galore! Sound
familiar?
From the Tony Award-winning creators of Cabaret and Chicago, this production tells the story of Jessica Cranshaw, star
of the new Broadway-bound musical Robbin Hood, who has been murdered on stage
on opening night! The entire cast and crew are suspects. Time to call in the
local detective, Frank Cioffi, who just happens to be a huge musical theatre
fan. With a nose for crime and an ear for music, Frank has his work cut out
trying to find the killer whilst giving the show a lifeline.
Detective Frank Cioffi will be played by
stand-up comedian, writer, actor, radio and television presenter Jason Manford.
Jason has many theatre credits to his name including playing ‘Caractacus Potts’
in the UK Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
and ‘Leo Bloom’ in the UK Tour of The
Producers. His London theatrical credits include playing ‘Pirelli’ in Sweeney Todd at The Adelphi Theatre and ‘Nathan
Detroit’ in Guys and Dolls at the
Royal Albert Hall.
In 2017 Jason released his debut album A Different Stage which reached Top 10 in the UK Charts. He has
toured internationally as a stand-up comedian, and is a popular face on UK
television having appeared on programmes including Live At The Apollo (BBC One), Michael
McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC One), QI
(BBC Two), Big Fat Quiz of the Year
(Channel 4) and 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel
4). Jason was nominated for Best Actor at the Royal Television Society Awards
for his role as ‘Marty’ in the BBC One drama Ordinary Lies.
The producing team is made up of Dan Looney, Adam Paulden and Jason
Haigh-Ellery for DLAP entertainment.
Music is by John Kander, lyrics by Fred
Ebb (Cabaret and Chicago), book by Rupert Holmes, original book and concept by Peter Stone with additional lyrics by John Kander and Rupert
Holmes.
The production will be directed by Paul Foster (Kiss Me Kate and Annie Get
Your Gun for Sheffield Crucible), choreographer is Alistair David (Ghost
West End and UK tour and Seven Brides for
Seven Brothers and The Sound of Music
both for Regent’s Park Open Air), Musical Supervisor & Arrangements are by Sarah Travis (Curve Associate Artist, Sweeney Todd, Sister Act), Set Design by David
Woodhead, Costume Design by Gabriella
Slade, Lighting Design by Tim
Mitchell, Sound Design is by Tom
Marshall and Casting Director is Jim
Arnold CDG.
Suitable for ages 12+
Photos: Richard Davenport
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