Sheridan Smith in Opening Night, Gielgud Theatre
Save your seats for Sheridan Smith in Rufus Wainwright and Ivo van Hove's new musical adaptation of Opening Night, based on the 1977 movie
Sheridan Smith stars in Opening Night. Photo: Oliver Rosser
Sheridan Smith returns to the West End to star in Rufus Wainwright's new musical Opening Night, based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film. Ivo van Hove directs the production, and has written the book to accompany Wainwright's music and lyrics.
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Smith plays actress Myrtle Gordon, a functioning alcoholic days away from opening a new play about a woman afraid of ageing. When a mega-fan of hers is killed in a car accident while chasing Myrtle's attention, the actress goes on a quest for answers, and risks derailing the opening of her new show.
A West End appearance from Smith is always cause for excitement. The actress, who is also known for her roles in sitcoms including The Royal Family and Gavin & Stacey, has previously delivered star turns on stage in Legally Blonde, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Funny Girl.
While best known as a singer-songwriter, Wainwright is also no stranger to the stage: he's written music for dance pieces and operas in the past, as well as providing the score for avant-garde director Robert Wilson's 2009 Shakespeares Sonette, a joint piece with the Berliner Ensemble.
Opening Night unites Wainwright with another experimental figure of the theatre world. Van Hove was most recently in the West End with his Marmite-like production of Hanya Yanagihara's trauma-heavy A Little Life, starring James Norton.
It's unlikely Opening Night will prove anywhere near as controversial – but you can find out for yourself, as tickets are now on sale.
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Smith plays actress Myrtle Gordon, a functioning alcoholic days away from opening a new play about a woman afraid of ageing. When a mega-fan of hers is killed in a car accident while chasing Myrtle's attention, the actress goes on a quest for answers, and risks derailing the opening of her new show.
A West End appearance from Smith is always cause for excitement. The actress, who is also known for her roles in sitcoms including The Royal Family and Gavin & Stacey, has previously delivered star turns on stage in Legally Blonde, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Funny Girl.
While best known as a singer-songwriter, Wainwright is also no stranger to the stage: he's written music for dance pieces and operas in the past, as well as providing the score for avant-garde director Robert Wilson's 2009 Shakespeares Sonette, a joint piece with the Berliner Ensemble.
Opening Night unites Wainwright with another experimental figure of the theatre world. Van Hove was most recently in the West End with his Marmite-like production of Hanya Yanagihara's trauma-heavy A Little Life, starring James Norton.
It's unlikely Opening Night will prove anywhere near as controversial – but you can find out for yourself, as tickets are now on sale.
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| What | Sheridan Smith in Opening Night, Gielgud Theatre |
| Where | Gielgud Theatre, 35 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Leicester Square (underground) |
| When |
06 Mar 24 – 27 Jul 24, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Price | £24+ |
| Website | Click here for more information and to book |