Two performances of Mozart: Her Story—The New Musical, based on the life of Mozart’s sister Nan, will be presented November 16-17 at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
With a book and lyrics by Tegan Summer and music and additional lyrics by Gregory Nabours, the musical blends Mozart classics with over 20 original compositions.
The cast will feature Gabrielle Brooks (Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical) as Nan Mozart, Tyrone Huntley (Hello, Dolly!) as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anthony Rapp (Rent) as Count Franz von Walsegg, Laura Pitt-Pulford (Standing at the Sky’s Edge) as Anna Maria Mozart, Vinny Coyle (Phantom of the Opera) as Johann Baptist zu Sonnenburg, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer (Hadestown) as Constanze Weber, and Emily Squibb (Matilda The Musical) as Karoline von Walsegg/Cover Nan plus Emily Panes, Elisabeth Snegir, Daisie Mariella, Jordan Fox, Harry Chandler, Bethaney Wellings-Davies, Evie-Leigh Savage, Jacob Wye, Larissa Gerske, Maxfield Haynes, Addison Ector, and Charlotte Edmonds.
The new musical follows Wolfgang’s sister, Nan Mozart, a brilliant composer who struggles to be seen and heard in the male-dominated 18th century Court.
Director Stephanie Klemons' creative team will also include dramaturg Colette Freedman, choreographers Dwight Roden and Desmond Richardson (founders of Complexions Contemporary Ballet), scenic designer Andy Walmsley, costume designer Christine Darch, hair designer Davidè Torchio, lighting designer Prema Mehta, and sound designer Chris Whybrow, with casting by Jill Green Casting's Green, Olivia Laydon, and Tom Shiels.
Tegan Summer Theatricals produces with general management by Anthology Theatre Productions.
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