Full cast set for 'A Face in the Crowd' at the Young Vic
Tony and Olivier Award-nominated actor Ramin Karimloo will star as Lonesome Rhodes and actor, singer, songwriter, and playwright Anoushka Lucas will play Marcia Jeffries.
The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, stage adaptation of the 1957 film with a score by Elvis Costello and book by book by Sarah Ruhl. The musical opens at the Young Vic on 10 September and Kwame Kwei-Armah directs.
Joining Tony and Olivier Award-nominated actor Ramin Karimloo as Lonesome Rhodes and actor, singer, songwriter, and playwright Anoushka Lucas as Marcia Jeffries, are Stavros Demetraki (Oklahoma!, The Vote) as Joey D and Olly Dobson (Back to the Future the Musical, Just for One Day) as Mel Miller.
Emily Florence makes her professional stage debut as Betty Lou, with Howard Gossington (Patriots, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) as Sheriff Hosmer/Ensemble, Andrew Coshan (Groundhog Day, A View from the Bridge), Sadie-Jean Shirley (Ain’t Too Proud, White Christmas), Chris Jenkins (Jack Absolute Flies Again, War of the Worlds), Durone Stokes (Groundhog Day, The Lion King), Vicki Lee Taylor (Heathers the Musical, Mrs Doubtfire), and Annie Wensak (Flowers for Mrs Harris, My Fair Lady) in the ensemble, and Jasmin Colangelo (Groundhog Day, Legally Blonde) and Bobby Windebank (The Time Traveller’s Wife, Rock of Ages) as swings.
A Face in the Crowd tells the story of local radio producer Marcia Jeffries, who interviews drunk drifter Rhodes in his jail cell and gives him a slot on her show, through which he gains dangerous levels of popularity and celebrity.
The creative team includes lighting designer Jackie Shemesh, musical supervisor and musical director Phil Bateman, sound designer Emma Laxton, and choreographer Lizzi Gee.
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Photo credit: Olly Dobson, Ramin Karimloo, and Anoushka Lucas. (Photos by Ruth Crafer, Andy Brown, and Sergei Sarakhanov)
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+..
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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