Pretty Woman the Musical to tour later this year

The producers of the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that the show is to embark on an extensive UK and Ireland Tour opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on 17 October 2023 and currently ending in Sheffield in September 2024 with casting and further venues to be announced soon.

The production continues to play at London´s Savoy Theatre where it is currently booking until 11th June 2023.  

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is Hollywood’s ultimate rom-com, live on stage. Once upon a time in the late ’80s, Vivian met Edward and her life changed forever. Be swept up in their romance in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages – and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way – in a sensational show guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart.

 

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film’s screenwriter J.F. Lawton, it is directed and choreographed by the two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.

 

Cast changes announced for Pretty Woman Musical

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL has just  announced that  Courtney Bowman will star as Kit De Luca and current cast member Andy Barke will take on the role of Happy Man/Mr Thompson from Tuesday 15 November. They join Aimie Atkinson as Vivian Ward and Danny Mac as Edward Lewis who are extending their stay at the Savoy Theatre, with the production booking until April 2023.  

 

Also joining the company is Daniel Clift, with the cast completed by John Addison, Jemma Alexander, Becky Anderson, Matt Bateman, Patrick Barrett, Robertina Bonano, Oliver Brenin, Alex Charles, Ben Darcy, Hannah Ducharme, Elishia Edwards, Tom Andrew Hargreaves, Antony Hewitt, Helen Hill, Mark Holden, Elly Jay, Matt Jones, Kurt Kansley, Georgia Kleopa, Annabelle Laing, Will Luckett, Curtis Patrick, Hassun Sharif, Cilla Silvia and Charlotte Elisabeth Yorke.

 Courtney Bowman’s theatre credits include Elle in Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, for which she was nominated for a Black British Theatre Award, Anne Boleyn in SIX at the Arts Theatre and Lyric Theatre, Fatimah in original cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre and Sheffield Crucible, Martha in Blondel at the Union Theatre and the UK Tour of The Wind in the Willows.

Andy Barke has been part of the West End company of Pretty Woman The Musical since the show opened in 2020. His other theatre credits include UK Tours of Annie, Nativity! The Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar and Starlight Express, An Officer and  Gentleman and Legally Blonde both at Leicester Curve, BIG The Musical at Theatre Royal Plymouth and Exposure at the St. James Theatre.

Aimie Atkinson received a What’s On Stage Award nomination for her role in Pretty Woman: The Musical. She was in the original West End cast of the hit musical Six at the Arts Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award for her performance. Her other credits include Daniela in In the Heights at King’s Cross Theatre, Serena in Legally Blonde at Kilworth House, Chloe in Never Forget - The Take That Musical and Luisa in Zorro The Musical, both on national tour. Aimie is the winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Voice of Musical Theatre Award.

Danny Mac appeared as Giles Ralston in the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap at the St Martin’s Theatre in 2021. His many other theatre credits include Bob Wallace in White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre, Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard and Nino in Amelie, both on national tour, Gabey in On The Town at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the West End productions of Wicked and Legally Blonde. Danny captured the nation’s hearts and received overwhelming support during his incredible time on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing, making it all the way to the final.
 

Pretty Woman extends West End run and welcomes new cast members

Pretty Woman stars Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac have extended their respective runs as Vivian Ward and Edward Lewis through to 13 November 2022.

Rachael Wooding, Bob Harms and Mark Holden will also remain with the company until that date as Kit De Luca, Happy Man/Mr Thompson and James Morse, respectively.

From 14th June, current cast member John Addison is set to take on the role of Philip Stuckey, while new company members starting on the same date include Becky Anderson, Matt Bateman, Robertina Bonano, Georgia Kleopa, Elishia Edwards, Helen Hill, Kurt Kansley, Curtis Patrick and Hassun Sharif.

The West End cast is completed by Jemma Alexander, Andy Barke, Patrick Barrett, Alex Charles, Ben Darcy, Hannah Ducharme, Tom Andrew Hargreaves, Antony Hewitt, Elly Jay, Matt Jones, Annabelle Laing, Will Luckett, Cilla Silvia and Charlotte Elisabeth Yorke.

 The show has extended its run and is now booking until 28 January 2023

New cast Members joining Pretty Woman the Musical at the Savoy

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL has just  announced that  new cast members, Patrick Barrett, Elly Jay, Annabelle Laing, Will Luckett and Cilla Silvia will be joining the production at the Savoy Theatre.

The complete company for PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL will therefore be Aimie Atkinson as ‘Vivian Ward’ and Danny Mac as ‘Edward Lewis’, Rachael Wooding as ‘Kit De Luca’, Bob Harms as ‘Happy Man/Mr Thompson’, Neil McDermott as ‘Philip Stuckey’ and Mark Holden as ‘James Morse’ alongside John Addison, Jemma Alexander, Andy Barke, Patrick Barrett, Katie Bradley, Oliver Brenin, Olivia Brookes, Erin Caldwell, Alex Charles, Olly Christopher, Ben Darcy, Hannah Ducharme, Nicholas Duncan, Tom Andrew Hargreaves, Antony Hewitt, Elly Jay, Matt Jones, Annabelle Laing, Will Luckett, Serina Mathew, Cilla Silvia, Charlotte Elisabeth Yorke and Tara Young. Full casting from June 2022 onwards to be announced in due course.

Full cast announced for return of Pretty Woman Musical

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL returns to the West End this Summer in its new home at the Savoy Theatre, with performances from 8th July 2021. 

London casting news is that Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac will take the two lead roles as Vivian Ward – the role originated in the film by Julia Roberts – and Edward Lewis - the Richard Gere role. Joining them again will be Rachael Wooding as ‘Kit De Luca’ (Vivian's best friend), Bob Harms as ‘Happy Man/Mr Thompson’, Neil McDermott as ‘Philip Stuckey’ and Mark Holden as ‘James Morse’.

Also appearing in the show will be Jemma Alexander, Andy Barke, Kimberly Blake, Katie Bradley, Oliver Brenin, Olivia Brookes (joining as first cover Vivian), Alex Charles, Olly Christopher, Ben Darcy, Hannah Ducharme, Nicholas Duncan, Paige Fenlon, Damon Gould, Alex Hammond, Tom Andrew Hargreaves (joining as ensemble / 1st cover Stuckey / 2nd cover Edward), Antony Hewitt, Matt Jones, Serina Mathew, Katie Monks, Joanna Woodward and Charlotte Yorke

It has original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film's screenwriter J F Lawton, with direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray), with set by David Rockwell, costume by Gregg Barnes, lighting by Kenneth Posner and Philip S Rosenberg, orchestration by Will Van Dyke and sound by John Shivers.

Full cast announced for PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL.

On their first day of rehearsals, Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Paula Wagner, Nice Productions, LPO and Gavin Kalin Productions have announced the full cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL which begins performances at the Piccadilly Theatre on 13th February 2020.  Joining the previously announced Aimie Atkinson as ‘Vivian Ward’ and Danny Mac as ‘Edward Lewis’ are Rachael Wooding as ‘Kit De Luca’, Bob Harms as ‘Happy Man/Mr Thompson’, Neil McDermott as ‘Philip Stuckey’ and Mark Holden as ‘James Morse’. 

The cast also includes Jemma Alexander, Andy Barke, Kimberly Blake, Katie Bradley, Oliver Brenin, Alex Charles, Olly Christopher, Ben Darcy, Daniel De Bourg, Hannah Ducharme, Nicholas Duncan, Paige Fenlon, Damon Gould, Alex Hammond, Antony Hewitt, Matt Jones, Serina Mathew, Katie Monks, Lily Wang, Joanna Woodward, and Charlotte Elisabeth Yorke.

Aimie Atkinson (Vivian Ward) was in the original West End cast of the hit musical Six at the Arts Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award for her performance. Her other credits include Daniela in In the Heights at King’s Cross Theatre, Serena in Legally Blonde at Kilworth House and Chloe in Never Forget - The Take That Musical and Luisa in Zorro The Musical, both on national tour. Aimie is also the winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Voice of Musical Theatre Award. 

Danny Mac (Edward Lewis) was most recently seen as Bob Wallace in White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre in the West End. His many other theatre credits include Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard and Nino in Amelie, both on national tour, Gabey in On The Town at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the West End productions of Wicked and Legally Blonde. Danny captured the nation’s hearts and received overwhelming support during his incredible time on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing, making it all the way to the final.


Rachael Wooding (Kit De Luca) West End credits include Meat and Scaramouche in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre, Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre and Annette in Saturday Night Fever at the Apollo Victoria. She has appeared in the UK Tours of Fat Friends The Musical, Footloose and played Eva Peron in Evita. Rachael was also a semi-finalist in the 2016 series of ITV1’s Britain’s Got Talent.


Bob Harms (Happy Man/Mr Thompson) most recently appeared in Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre. His other West End credits include Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre, Footloose at the Novello Theatre, Imagine This at the New London Theatre, Chicago at the Adelphi and Cambridge Theatre and Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre. Bob has appeared in the UK Tours of Jackie The Musical, Spamalot, Jesus Christ Superstar and Anything Goes and in the international tour of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake.


Neil McDermott (Philip Stuckey) is probably best known for playing the role of Ryan Malloy in the BBC’s EastEnders. His other television credits include Doctor Who, George Gently and Kiss Of Death all on the BBC, and The Royal and Rosemary and Thyme both on ITV. Neil’s West End credits include Shrek the Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and The Wind in the Willows, Follies and The Sound of Music, all at the London Palladium.  He has also appeared in the UK Tours of Club Tropicana and The Sound of Music.


Mark Holden (James Morse) most recently played Bill Devaney in The Bodyguard at the Dominion Theatre and on a UK Tour. His other theatre credits include the UK tours of Fame and The Jungle Book. His television credits include Wilf in Sky One’s A Discovery of Witches, and Martin Sinclair in Sky Atlantic’s series Riviera. On film, Mark can be seen in World War Z, Captain Phillips and Final Destination. 

Rachael Wooding joins cast of Pretty Woman Musical

According to an instagram post from the director Jerry Mitchell, Rachael Wooding has joined the cast  of Pretty Woman the Musical playing the role of Kit, Vivian’s best friend. She joins the previously announced leads Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac.

Rachael Wooding is probably best known for her performances in We Will Rock You, playing Meat and Scaramouche. She began her musical theatre career  in Germany performing in Cats and Starlight Express followed by West End success in Saturday Night Fever and Fame. She played Amber in the original London cast of Hairspray the Musical followed by the title role in Evita the Musical on the UK tour. She featured as Mary Delgado in the West End production of Jersey Boys and in October 2012 she returned to We Will Rock You to play Scaramouche opposite  Oliver Tompsett as Galileo.

Pretty Woman: The Musical starts previews  on Valentine's Day this year  at the Piccadilly Theatre. It features direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots & Hairspray).

Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac to star in Pretty Woman Musical

Pretty Woman: The Musical will star Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac when it plays in the West End at the Piccadilly Theatre from 13th  February 2020.

Atkinson will play Vivian – the role originated in the film by Julia Roberts – and Mac will play Edward  - the Richard Gere role. Full casting for the show will be announced soon.  You can see a video of the two leads here

Aimie Atkinson was in the original West End cast of the hit musical Six at the Arts Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award for her performance. Her other credits include Daniela in In the Heights at King's Cross Theatre, Serena in Legally Blonde at Kilworth House and Chloe in Never Forget - The Take That Musical and Luisa in Zorro The Musical, both on national tour. Aimie is also the winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Voice of Musical Theatre Award.

Danny Mac can currently be seen as Bob Wallace in White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre in the West End. His many other theatre credits include Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard and Nino in Amelie, both on national tour, Gabey in On The Town at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and the West End productions of Wicked and Legally Blonde. Danny captured the nation's hearts and received overwhelming support during his incredible time on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing, making it all the way to the final.

Producer Paula Wagner said today After an extensive search, we have found our ideal Vivian and Edward! Producer Paula Wagner said today “After an extensive search, we have found our ideal Vivian and Edward! Their talent and undeniable charisma will take Pretty Woman: The Musical to new iconic heights. When I met Aimie, I was completely captivated by her wit, warmth and dynamic presence.  Danny, has all the great qualities of a leading man and will make the perfect Edward. I can’t wait to see these two power-house talents together on stage.

The show will be directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). He  commented on the West End casting: "When I first saw Aimie I knew I wanted to work with her. Her star quality, attack and voice in Six leapt off the stage. I have wanted to work with the very talented Danny Mac for ages. His voice is perfectly suited for Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance's romantic score. Together, Aimie and Danny will make the West End production of Pretty Woman: The Musical sizzle, and with them we'll all be falling in love again with Garry Marshall and J F Lawton's romantic story."

Pretty Woman Musical sets Broadway closing date

Pretty Woman: The Musical, stage adaptation of the 1990 romantic comedy, is to play its final Broadway performance on  August 18th  at the Nederlander Theatre.

Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, the musical began previews July 20th, 2018 and opened on  August 16th, following a world premiere in Chicago. At the time of closing, it will have played 27 previews and 421 regular performances.

The opening-night cast included Samantha Barks as Vivian and Andy Karl as Edward. The two are continuing in the roles until 22nd July when understudy Jillian Mueller and Brennin Hunt (of Fox's Rent) will take over the roles.

The show is scheduled to come to London late next year with a West End theatre yet to be assigned.

Pretty Woman the Musical set for London opening in 2020

Pretty Woman composer/singer Bryan Adams has just told the Press Association that  the musical will be opening in the West End next winter. Adams said "It’s all set in motion now to  open in the UK in 2020. .It's going to Germany this year  opening in Hamburg in September and then  London in 2020 I'm excited about it."

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, has original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film's screenwriter J.F. Lawton, with direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. It began performances at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre on  July 20th, 2018 and currently stars the UK's Samantha Barks and Andy Karl as Vivian and Edward (the roles played by Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the film).

Based on one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time, this modern spin on Cinderella is the story of Vivian, a spirited diamond in the rough who dreams of a better life. A star-crossed meeting with Edward, a shrewd corporate raider from New York who is lost in Hollywood, turns a simple business deal into a week of romance and a journey of self-discovery for both Vivian and Edward. This contemporary theatrical take on the iconic love story will sweep a new generation off their feet and make them believe in the power of "Happily Ever After."