Opening Night
A New Musical
West End Promotional Poster
MusicRufus Wainwright
LyricsRufus Wainwright
BookIvo van Hove
BasisOpening Night
by John Cassavetes
PremiereMarch 6, 2024 (2024-03-06): Gielgud Theatre, London
Productions2024 West End

Opening Night is an upcoming stage musical with music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright and conceived and book by Ivo van Hove. It is based on the 1977 film of the same name by John Cassavetes which van Hove has also previously adapted as a play in 2005.

Production history

West End (2024)

The musical is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End with Sheridan Smith as Myrtle and Hadley Fraser as Manny. The show is expected to begin previews on 6 March 2024, running for a limited run until 27 July. Van Hove will direct with Jan Versweyveld designing set, lighting and video.[1][2][3]

References

  1. Wiegand, Chris (2023-11-10). "Sheridan Smith to star in Rufus Wainwright musical Opening Night". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  2. Riley, Kate (2023-11-10). "Sheridan Smith will star in new West End musical 'Opening Night'". London Theatre. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  3. Lukowski, Andrzej (2023-11-13). "Sheridan Smith will return to the West End next year to star in new musical 'Opening Night'". Time Out London. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
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