Joseph Hodges presents the UK Premiere of Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical at the New Wimbledon Studio from 1st-23rd Sepember (press night 4th September at 7:45 pm).
In Tenderly, Rosemary Clooney’s journey starts with her simple Maysville, Kentucky childhood and follows her rise to Hollywood stardom. With her signature songs woven in and out, we learn both the story of her successes on film, radio, and TV, as well as her struggles in her personal life – with a career fading during the advent of rock-and-roll and her battles with addiction and depression. Audiences stand and cheer as they rejoice at her triumphant comeback and even more successful career as a jazz singer.
Featuring all of your favourite Clooney hits including Someone to Watch Over Me, Hey There (you with the stars in your eyes), Mambo Italiano, Sway, Come On-A My House, and the unforgettable title track Tenderly.
Katie Ray will star as Rosemary Clooney. Her recent theatre credits include Dyanne in the UK tours of Million Dollar Quartet, Truly Sc
Fed Zanni will playClooney’s Doctor and other roles including Clooney’s lovers. His recent theatre credits include The 12 Tenors (EuropeanTour), Somewhere in England (NewWimbledonTheatre) and Jesus in Jesus ChristS uperstar.
Tania Azevedo will direct the production with musical direction from Daniel Jarvis,musical staging by Chi-San Howard,design by AnnaYates, lighting by Ali Hunter and casting by HarryBlumenau.
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