Images released of the world premiere of Opening Night
First look of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT starring award-winning actress Sheridan Smith. Directed and conceived by Ivo Van Hove, OPENING NIGHT will play a strictly limited season at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End from 6 March to 27 July 2024.
OPENING NIGHT follows a theatre company's preparations to stage a major new play on Broadway, but drama ignites behind the scenes when their leading lady is rocked by tragedy, and her personal turmoil forces everybody to deliver the performance of their lives.
Joining Sheridan Smith as Myrtle is Hadley Fraser as Manny, Shira Haas as Nancy, Nicola Hughes as Sarah, Amy Lennox as Dorothy, John Marquez as David, Benjamin Walker as Maurice, Rebecca Thornhill as Kelly, Cilla Silvia as Carla, Ian McLarnon as Leo and Jos Slovick as Gus. The cast is completed by Robert Finlayson, Daniel Forrester, Jennifer Hepburn, Issy Khogali and Chrissie Perkins.
The production features music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. Book and direction are by Tony and Olivier award-winner Ivo van Hove (A Little Life).
OPENING NIGHT: Until 27 July 2024
Venue: Gielgud Theatre, 35-37 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom, W1D 6AR
Further Information: Opening Night at the Gielgud Theatre