Based on the 1990 film of the same name, the musical adaptation of Pretty Woman transfers from Broadway to London's Piccadilly Theatre from February 2020, with tickets now on-sale.
Based on the classic film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, Pretty Woman tells the story of Vivian Ward who is hired by a rich businessman called Edward Lewis to escort him to a number of events during his stay in the city. Through spending time together, their relationship develops as they get to know each other better. The movie went on to become the highest-grossing romantic comedy in the US ever, and its soundtrack "Oh, Pretty Woman", as performed by Roy Orbison became a hit.
Pretty Woman is at the Piccadilly Theatre from 14th February 2020 and is booking to 2nd January 2021 with Pretty Woman tickets now on sale.
This musical adaptation of the film opened on Broadway in 2018 at the Nederlander Theatre in New York, starring Andy Karl and Samantha Barks. Directed by Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), the show featured music by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams.
Reviews of the world premiere production in New York praised Karl and Banks performances in the show, with New York Theatre Guide claiming Barks is a 'leading lady with sparkling charm', while Karl 'has the kind of charisma money cannot buy'.
Pretty Woman will run at the Piccadilly Theatre in London from February 2020.
Based on the classic film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, Pretty Woman tells the story of Vivian Ward after she is hired by a rich businessman called Edward Lewis to escort him to a number of events during his stay in the city. Through spending time together, their relationship develops as they get to know each other better. The movie went on to become the highest-grossing romantic comedy in the US ever, and its soundtrack "Oh, Pretty Woman", as performed by Roy Orbison became a hit.
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