As Wicked the Musical celebrates its 17th birthday in London, we had the pleasure of celebrating this milestone with two of its current stars – Mark Curry (The Wizard) and Sophie-Louise Dann (Madame Morrible).
With the experienced duo, we discussed the shows enduring legacy and what still keeps audiences flocking back, night after night. They also talk about their own process and the challenges – and joys – in performing live once, or twice a day. They also look ahead to the forthcoming live action cinema adaptation, and how cool it is to see their own roles embodied by none other than Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh.
Watch the full interview here with Mark Curry & Sophie-Louise Dann:
Synopsis
Wicked tells the incredible story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. These...
With the experienced duo, we discussed the shows enduring legacy and what still keeps audiences flocking back, night after night. They also talk about their own process and the challenges – and joys – in performing live once, or twice a day. They also look ahead to the forthcoming live action cinema adaptation, and how cool it is to see their own roles embodied by none other than Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh.
Watch the full interview here with Mark Curry & Sophie-Louise Dann:
Synopsis
Wicked tells the incredible story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. These...
- 9/28/2023
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Bend It Like Beckham, the new British musical, is currently booking at the Phoenix Theatre to 24 October 2015.Natalie Dew plays football crazy Jess with Lauren Samuels as Jules, a player with the Harriers, a local women's football team, and Jamie Campbell Bower as their coach Joe. Sophie-Louise Dann plays the role of Paula withJamal Andreas as Jess' good friend Tony. Preeya Kalidas plays Pinky, Jess' sister, with Tony Jayawardena andNatasha Jayetileke as her parents, Mr and Mrs Bhamra.
- 7/17/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The critically acclaimed five star West End production, Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical, opened to a packed house last night at London’s Phoenix Theatre Amongst the audience were familiar faces including Omid Djalili,Naughty boy, Madhu & Sulaiman from Signature, Anita Anand, Nihal, Adil Ray, Vanessa Feltz, Graham Norton, Juliet Stevenson, Lily Collins, Indira Verma and Manish Bhasin.
Adapted by Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges from the 2002 smash hit film of the same name, Bend it Like Beckham: The Musical follows Jess, a talented young football player torn between following in the footsteps of her hero David Beckham, or living up to family expectations of university, career and marriage.
Scored by Howard Goodall (Love Story, The Hired Man) with the collaboration of pioneer of the British Bhangra sound, composer and performer Kuljit Bhamra and lyrics by Charles Hart (Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love, Love Never Dies...
Adapted by Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges from the 2002 smash hit film of the same name, Bend it Like Beckham: The Musical follows Jess, a talented young football player torn between following in the footsteps of her hero David Beckham, or living up to family expectations of university, career and marriage.
Scored by Howard Goodall (Love Story, The Hired Man) with the collaboration of pioneer of the British Bhangra sound, composer and performer Kuljit Bhamra and lyrics by Charles Hart (Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love, Love Never Dies...
- 6/29/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The task of transforming a popular movie into a stage musical is a tough challenge that has brought successes (Billy Elliot), and disappointments (Made in Dagenham), so Gurinder Chadha's idea of bringing her 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham to the West End was an intriguing one.
The majority of the feel and the plot of the original film remains in the musical. Set in suburban west London, it focuses on Jess, who worships David Beckham and has a desire to play football that doesn't fit in with her Punjabi Indian parents' plans.
She secretly plays for her local women's football team and soon falls in love with coach Joe, which creates a difficult love triangle with her best friend Jules, a role which helped transform Keira Knightley into an international star.
The film's musical leaning lends itself well for a musical adaptation, and composer Howard Goodall and lyricist Charles Hart...
The majority of the feel and the plot of the original film remains in the musical. Set in suburban west London, it focuses on Jess, who worships David Beckham and has a desire to play football that doesn't fit in with her Punjabi Indian parents' plans.
She secretly plays for her local women's football team and soon falls in love with coach Joe, which creates a difficult love triangle with her best friend Jules, a role which helped transform Keira Knightley into an international star.
The film's musical leaning lends itself well for a musical adaptation, and composer Howard Goodall and lyricist Charles Hart...
- 6/25/2015
- Digital Spy
The cast of upcoming West End musical Bend It like Beckhamgave a rousing performance of the show’s opening number ‘UB2’ to a star studded audience at last Friday’s Asian Awards. The evening, hosted by Gok Wan, was attended by icons of the stage and screen including the legendary Shah Rukh Khan, former one direction member Zayn Malik, national treasures Sanjeev Bhasker and Meera Syal.
Adapted by Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges from the 2002 smash hit film of the same name, Bend it Like Beckham: The Musical follows Jess, a talented young football player torn between following in the footsteps of her hero David Beckham, or living up to family expectations of university, career and marriage.
Scored by Howard Goodall (Love Story, The Hired Man) with the collaboration of pioneer of the British Bhangra sound, composer and performer Kuljit Bhamra and lyrics by Charles Hart (Phantom of the Opera,...
Adapted by Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges from the 2002 smash hit film of the same name, Bend it Like Beckham: The Musical follows Jess, a talented young football player torn between following in the footsteps of her hero David Beckham, or living up to family expectations of university, career and marriage.
Scored by Howard Goodall (Love Story, The Hired Man) with the collaboration of pioneer of the British Bhangra sound, composer and performer Kuljit Bhamra and lyrics by Charles Hart (Phantom of the Opera,...
- 4/21/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
We have added a set pictures from the event ‘Made in Dagenham’ Musical Photocall at the Adelphi Theatre in London. Guests included Adrian Der Gregorian and Gemma Arterton, Gemma Arterton, Sophie-Louise Dann, Adrian Der Gregorian, Gemma Arterton and Sophie-Louise Dann. Photos are copyright by Landmark / PR Photos Adrian Der Gregorian and Gemma Arterton during the “Made in Dagenham” Musical Photocall at the Adelphi Theatre in London, The Strand in London, UK. Photo is copyright by Landmark / PR Photos.
- 11/7/2014
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
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