Daniel Krikler to star in 'The Pianist' at the Park Theatre
The world-premiere musical about the life of Wladyslaw Szpilman, and featuring his compositions, is based on the memoir that also inspired an Oscar-winning film.
Summary
- Daniel Krikler will play Wladyslaw Szpilman in The Pianist at the Park Theatre from 15 October to 28 November
- The stage musical tells Szpilman's life story and features his own compositions
- The show is adapted from Szpilman's memoir that also inspired the Oscar-winning film
Daniel Krikler will play the title role of Wladyslaw Szpilman in the world-premiere musical The Pianist, running at the Park Theatre from 15 October to 28 November.
“I couldn’t be more honoured and excited to be bringing Wladyslaw’s life to the stage, especially in a way that truly celebrates his own compositions through phenomenal live musicians and orchestrations," Krikler said in a statement. "As well as being a timely reminder of what happens when we dehumanise a particular section of society, Szpilman’s story demonstrates the true universality and power of music.”
The Pianist is adapted from Szpilman's internationally acclaimed memoir, which explores his life as a Holocaust survivor and one of Poland's most celebrated composers and pianists. His story also inspired Roman Polanski’s Academy Award-winning film of the same name.
The stage musical features Szpilman's own compositions set to new lyrics by two-time Grammy nominee Carol Connors, acclaimed songwriter David Batteau, jazz singer Wendy Lands and collaborator Jim Gillard, Grammy-nominated Michael Ruff, Szpilman’s son Andreas Szpilman, and award-winning lyricist Marcy Heisler.
The show also features new arrangements, musical supervision, and orchestrations by Simon Lee; choreography and movement direction by Karen Bruce; set and video design by Andrzej Goulding; lighting design by Robbie Butler; sound design by Gareth Tucker for Autograph Sound; costume design by Jonathan Lipman; and musical direction by Malcolm Forbes-Peckham. Thom Southerland adapts and directs The Pianist.
Additional casting will be announced in due course.
Book The Pianist tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk.
Photo credit: Daniel Krikler. (Photo by Richard Lakos)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Pianist about?
Based on Wladyslaw Szpilman‘s extraordinary internationally bestselling memoir, this landmark new production brings one of the twentieth century’s most remarkable true stories to the stage featuring Szpilman’s own music for the very first time.
Where is The Pianist playing?
The Pianist is playing at Park Theatre. The theatre is located at Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3JP.
How much do tickets cost for The Pianist?
Tickets for The Pianist start at £19.
How do you book tickets for The Pianist?
Book tickets for The Pianist on London Theatre.
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