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About A Face in the Crowd

The cult classic 1957 film, A Face in the Crowd, by Budd Schulberg and directed by Elia Kazan, comes to the stage in London for the world premiere of the much-anticipated musical adaptation. Book A Face in the Crowd tickets on London Theatre.

A Face in the Crowd in London stars Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Ramin Karimloo (Les Miserables, Love Never Dies) and Olivier-nominated Anoushka Lucas (Oklahoma!). The exceptional cast also includes Stavros Demetraki, Olly Dobson, Emily Florence, Howard Gossington, Andrew Coshan, Sadie-Jean Shirley, Chris Jenkins, Durone Stokes, Vicki Lee Taylor, and Annie Wensak.

The ensemble tells the now classic story of Marcia Jeffries, a radio producer who interviews Lonesome Rhodes, a local drifter, from his jail cell. Jeffries decides to give Rhodes a slot on her show and soon, he reaches shocking levels of fame and popularity that Jeffries can’t control.

The original 1957 film was based on the short story, Your Arkansas Traveler, part of the 1953 story collection, Some Faces in the Crowd, by Budd Schulberg. The film starred Andy Griffith in his film debut, launching his storied career.

A Face in the Crowd is a musical with the book by Sarah Ruhl and music and lyrics by Elvis Costello. Since 2015 Costello has been performing songs from the musical including A Face in the Crowd, Blood & Hot Sauce, The Last Word, and Burn The Paper Down To Ash. In June 2016, an invite-only reading of A Face in the Crowd took place in New York. Now, eight years later the musical is having its world premiere at the Young Vic.

The show has a talented creative team, including director Kwame Kwei-Armah (Twelfth Night, Tree), lighting designer Jackie Shemesh (Death of England: Closing Time, Pandemonium), musical supervisor and musical director Phil Bateman (Once on the Island), choreographer Lizzi Gee (Jack Absolute Flies Again), and Olivier Award-winning sound designer Emma Laxton (Emilia).

Assisted Performances
BSL Performance: Tue 15 Oct, 7.30pm
Relaxed Performances: Sat 19 Oct, 2.30pm & Thu 24 Oct, 7.30pm
Sensory Adapted Performance: Thu 10 Oct, 7.30pm
Audio Described Performances: Sat 26 Oct, 2.30pm.

Run time

2hr 35min. Incl. interval.

Start date

10th September, 2024

End date

9th November, 2024

Age

Ages 14+.

Production note
Contains sexism and sexual harassment, violence, discussion of racist themes, guns and gunshots, references to animal hunting, references to war and death.
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Our Review

'A Face in the Crowd' review – celebrity conquers politics in this eerily prescient Elvis Costello musical adaptation

3 of 5
24 Sep 2024, 11:05
Read our review of new musical A Face in the Crowd, starring Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas, now in performances at the Young Vic to 9 November.

Venue

66 The Cut, London, United Kingdom, SE1 8LZ
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Directions

Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: Pocock Street (Stop V) 40, 63
Car park: National Car Park Ltd

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Show schedule

Day of weekMatineeEvening
Monday-7:30 PM
Tuesday-7:30 PM
Wednesday2:30 PM7:30 PM
Thursday-7:30 PM
Friday-7:30 PM
Saturday2:30 PM7:30 PM
Sunday--

Frequently asked questions

What is A Face in the Crowd about?

The highly anticipated musical adaptation of the 1957 film, A Face in the Crowd, comes to the London stage in its world premiere. The musical tells the story of a radio producer who gives a slot to a local drifter, and he quickly finds himself thrust into the limelight.

Where is A Face in the Crowd playing?

A Face in the Crowd is playing at Young Vic (Main House). The theatre is located at 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ.

How long is A Face in the Crowd?

The running time of A Face in the Crowd is 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.

How do you book tickets for A Face in the Crowd?

Book tickets for A Face in the Crowd on London Theatre.

What's the age requirement for A Face in the Crowd?

The recommended age for A Face in the Crowd is Ages 14+..

How much do tickets cost for A Face in the Crowd?

Tickets for A Face in the Crowd start at £15.

Who wrote A Face in the Crowd?

The musical book is by Sarah Ruhl, and the music and lyrics are by Elvis Costello.

Who directed A Face in the Crowd?

Kwame Kwei-Armah stages the show.

Is A Face in the Crowd appropriate for kids?

This musical is best for children ages 14 and above as it includes themes and scenes related to sexism, sexual harassment, violence, and discussion surrounding racism.

What songs are in A Face in the Crowd?

This show includes many songs, including The Last Word, Big Stars Have Tumbled, and This Uneasy Hour.

Is A Face in the Crowd good?

A Face in the Crowd is the highly anticipated world premiere of the stage adaptation of the cult classic film of the same name. This musical has an exceptional cast, including Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Ramin Karimloo (Les Miserables, Love Never Dies), and an experienced and talented creative team.

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