Forbidden Broadway at the off west end venue Menier Chocolate Factory from 25 June 2009

Forbidden Broadway at the off west end venue Menier Chocolate Factory from 25 June 2009

Forbidden Broadway, by Gerard Alessandrini (creator, writer and director) and Philip George (director), will open at the off West End venue Menier Chocolate Factory, on 2 July 2009, following previews from 25 June - running to 13 Sep 2009.

The show will feature Anna-Jane Casey, Sophie-Louise Dann, Alasdair Harvey , Steven Kynman

It is designed by Morgan Large, lighting by David Howe and musical direction by Joel Fram.

"The cabaret musical revue, Forbidden Broadway, presents an informal and entertaining look at the history of the American musical theatre, lampooning and spoofing some of the current and contemporary musicals as well as targeting actors, directors, composers and writers. Last seen on our shores 10 years ago, this updated version created especially for the Menier Chocolate Factory, will feature numbers from some of the best theatre productions seen both on Broadway and in the West End in recent years, including old favourites: The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misèrables, they also have their sights set on Hairspray, Avenue Q, Wicked, Jersey Boys, La Cage aux Folles, Sunday in the Park with George and many more..."


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