Marguerite - Opens Tomorrow May 19, 2008
Posted by Linda in : Theatre Royal, dates, marguerite , 3commentsThe new musical Marguerite premieres at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket on the 20 May 2008. The story is based on Alexandre Dumas’ novel La Dame aux Camelias, which has been re-worked to bring us everything from the opera La Traviatta to the film Moulin Rouge. Marguerite is set in Nazi occupied Paris, where as the mistress of a high-ranking German officer, she falls in love a young jazz musician and resistance fighter half her age.
The book is by Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg and Jonathan Kent, The original French lyrics by Boublil, were re-written for this production by Herbert Kretzmer. Apparently some set changes were also made to avoid any “‘Ello, ‘Ello” echoes which might have put off a UK audience.
Marguerite stars Ruthie Henshall in the title role with, Julian Ovenden and Alexander Hanson. The production is booking at the Haymarket until 1 November 2008
The production has had a very mixed response in previews. Some people have absolutely loved it and found it a ‘very grown-up musical’, others found it a little lacklustre. Personally I definitely fancy seeing it.
Quotes from our readers:
Went to see this last night Monday 12th May and it was fantastic, the best thing I have seen in many months. The cast were brilliant, also the costumes and set. A thoroughly enjoyable performance in a beautiful theatre.
And:
I saw Marguerite last night and it was truly amazing. I particularly enjoyed Andrew C Wadsworth’s portrayal of Georges, Marguerite’s agent.
Update - Video Footage of Marguerite the Musical
Marguerite - new musical at the Haymarket January 31, 2008
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Ruthie Henshall will star with Julien Ovendon in a brand new musical at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket from May 7th 2008. Marguerite the musical will be the World Premiere of a collaboration between Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and Martin Guerre) and the Oscar award-winning musical legend Michel Legrand and lyricist Herbert Kretzmer (Les Misérables).
A love story set in Paris during the Second World War, Marguerite is based on the great romantic novel, La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas. That’s right - the exact same story as Baz Lurmans’ film Moulin Rouge! This stage version though is set against the background of occupied war time Paris.
In this tense, dangerous atmosphere Marguerite,the beautiful and notorious mistress of a high ranking German officer, falls for Armand a young musician half her age. Armand’s obsessive love for Marguerite puts them both at risk.
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Phantom of the Opera December 3, 2007
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The Phantom of the Opera
Monday - Saturday at 7.30pm
Tuesday and Saturday also at 2.30pm
Her Majesty’s Theatre
Haymarket
London
SW1Y 4QL
CURRENT CAST:
RAMIN KARIMLOO The Phantom
LEILA BENN HARIS Christine
ROBYN NORTH Christine
ALEX RATHBERGER Raoul
WENDY FERGUSON Carlotta
JAMES BARRON Firmin
SAM HILLER Andre
HEATHER JACKSON Madame Giry
BENJAMIN LAKE Piangi
LINDSEY WISE Meg
NIC GREENSHIELDS Alternate Phantom
JOHN ADDISON Solider (Hannibal) / Policeman in the Pit
ANNA CERVANTES Ballet Chorus of the Opera Populaire
NAOMI COBBY Ballet Chorus of the Opera Populaire
ALISON CONNELL Swing
ALISON CROFT Ballet Chorus of the Opera Populaire
LISA DOWSETT Ballet Chorus of the Opera Populaire
SOFIA ESCOBAR Princess (Hannibal)
HELEN FRENCH Page (Don Juan Triumphant)
KATHERINE GLASSON Madam Firmin
MELANIE GOWIE Wild Woman (Hannibal)
PHILIP GRIFFITHS Monsieur Reyer / Auctioneer
ALISON GUILL Confidante (Il Muto)
ELLEN JACKSON Wardrobe Mistress
JIMMY JOHNSTON Joseph Buquet
DAVID KRISTOPHER-BROWN Slave (Hannibal) / Monk
TIM LAURENTI Swing
DAVID LAWRENCE Monsieur LeFévre / Don Atilio (Il Muto)
ADAM LINSTEAD Swing
BRIAN MCCANN Passarino / Hairdresser
STEPHEN MCCARTHY Swing
MATTHEW MCKENNA Jeweller (Il Muto)
FIONA MORLEY Dance Captain / Ballet Swing
CRAIG NICHOLLS Fire Chief
EMMA NORTHMORE Ballet Chorus of the Opera Populaire
SIMON RACKLEY Slave Master (Hannibal)
RACHEL SPURRELL Swing
DANIEL TANNER Porter / Lion Man
CLAIRE TILLING Ballet Chorus of the Opera Populaire
