Rosalie Craig to join cast of 'Good Night, Oscar' at the Barbican
Rosalie Craig joins the previously announced Tony Award winner Sean Hayes and Ben Rappaport in Doug Wright's play about Hollywood actor Oscar Levant.
Award-winning actor Rosalie Craig will star in the cast of Good Night, Oscar at the Barbican this summer, when the run begins on 31 July. She joins the previously announced Tony Award winner Sean Hayes and Ben Rappaport, who reprise their roles as Oscar Levant and Jack Paar from the Broadway run.
Craig, best known for her breakout performance as Bobbi in the Stephen Sondheim musical Company, will play June Levant in Doug Wright's play about Hollywood actor, concert pianist, and infamous wit Oscar Levant. Lisa Peterson directs.
Understudies include Tashinga Bepete (as Alvin Finney), Ben Butler as (Max Weinbaum), Charlotte Hunter (as June Levant), and Ryan Speakman (as Jack Paar and George Gershwin).
Craig said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be returning to the West End to join the company of Good Night, Oscar as June Levant. It’s a deeply compelling, razor-sharp piece of theatre, and stepping into this world alongside such a remarkable cast is a real privilege”.
Producer Howard Panter said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have Rosalie Craig join the cast of Good Night, Oscar. Her return to the West End is long overdue, and we’re excited for audiences to see her in this exceptional production. It will be an unforgettable experience.” Also joining the cast at the Barbican are Daniel Adeosun as Alvin Finney, David Burnett as George Gershwin, Richard Katz as Bob Sarnoff, and Eric Sirakian as Max Weinbaum. Max Roll also reprises his role as Understudy for Oscar Levant and Bob Sarnoff, following his engagement on Broadway alongside Hayes and Rappaport.
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Photo credit: Rosalie Craig. (Courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Good Night, Oscar about?
Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) returns to his award-winning role as Oscar Levant in Good Night, Oscar. This tale follows a 1958 episode of “The Tonight Show with Jack Paar” featuring guest Oscar Levant, the talented pianist and humourist, who is also experiencing Hollywood’s first celebrity meltdown live on air.
Where is Good Night, Oscar playing?
Good Night, Oscar is playing at Barbican Centre. The theatre is located at Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS.
How long is Good Night, Oscar?
The running time of Good Night, Oscar is 1hr 40min. No interval.
How do you book tickets for Good Night, Oscar?
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What's the age requirement for Good Night, Oscar?
The recommended age for Good Night, Oscar is Ages 12+..
Who wrote Good Night, Oscar?
Doug Wright is the playwright.
Who directed Good Night, Oscar?
Lisa Peterson stages the show.
Is Good Night, Oscar appropriate for kids?
This show is ideal for children ages 12 and above as it includes strong language and it explores mental health conditions and prescription drug abuse.
Is Good Night Oscar good?
Good Night, Oscar is a critically acclaimed show that has a successful Tony Award-winning run on Broadway. Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) returns to his award-winning role in this gripping play about Hollywood’s first celebrity meltdown.
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