Love Story
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Love Story at The Duchess Theatre
Saturday, 27 November 2010 until Saturday, 30th Apr 2011 .
Love Story, based on the best-selling novel by Erich Segal, has been adapted into a new musical version for the stage. It will preview at the Duchess Theatre from November 27. It will be produced by Adam Spiegel, Stephen Waley-Cohen & West End musicals star Michael Ball, who is making his producing debut, directed by the artistic director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre Rachel Kavanaugh, with music by Howard Goodall.
It has now been confirmed that “Love Story” will be setting up shop at the Duchess Theatre when it comes to the London West End.
Love Story has music by Howard Goodall, book by Stephen Clark and lyrics by Stephen Clark and Howard Goodall. Rachel Kavanaugh directs.
About Love Story
Michael Ball makes his West End debut as a producer after falling in love with the enchanting new British musical, Love Story.
Now following a critically acclaimed sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre, Love Story transfers to the West End for a limited season.
Inspired by Erich Segal's best-selling iconic novel and one of the most romantic films of all time, this life-affirming musical is scored by the Emmy and BAFTA award winning composer Howard Goodall with lyrics by Stephen Clarke.
Oliver Barrett IV went to Harvard and Jenny Cavilleri to Radcliffe. He was rich, she was poor. He was sporty, she played music. But they fell in love. This is their story. A celebration of love and life, Love Story will win your heart. And it might just break it.
Michael Ball said
I saw Love Story in Chichester and immediately fell in love with this enchanting new British musical. The production is inspired by Erich Segal's best-selling iconic novel, also one of the most romantic films of all time and is scored by the Emmy and BAFTA award winning composer Howard Goodall. This combined with the moving and witty lyrics by Stephen Clark and a fabulous cast add up to a wonderful evening at the theatre that is a bittersweet celebration of love and life. I'm so thrilled to be part of the team that is bringing you this critically acclaimed production. See you at the Duchess Theatre soon. Best Wishes Michael Ball
Oliver Barrett IV went to Harvard and Jenny Cavilleri to Radcliffe. He was rich, she was poor. He was sporty, she played music. But they fell in love. This is their story. Their romance is as poignant as it is enriching, as sweet as it is intense. It will win your heart. And it might just break it.
LOVE STORY has music by Howard Goodall (The Hired Man, Days of Hope, Two Cities), a book by Stephen Clark and lyrics by Goodall and Clark. The 90-minute piece is a co-production with Chichester Festival, where it premiered in June to critical acclaim.
Love Story Cast
The cast will feature original company members Emma Williams (Jenny), Michael Xavier (Oliver), and Peter Polycarpou (Phil), as well as Richard Cordery, Gary Milner, Paul Kemble, Lillie Flynn, Christopher Killick, Jamie Muscato, and Rebecca Trehearn.
Casting has been confirmed for Love Story, which transfers to the West End’s Duchess Theatre with previews from 27th November, opening officially on 6th December 2010 and booking to 30th April 2011.
The West End cast includes Emma Williams as Jenny, Michael Xavier as Oliver Barratt IV and Peter Polycarpou who plays Jenny’s father, Phil, all of whom reprise their roles from the Chichester Festival Theatre. They are joined by Richard Cordery, Gary Milner, Paul Kemble and ensemble members Lillie Flynn, Christopher Killick, Jamie Muscato and Rebecca Trehearn.
Love Story Video
