The off-Broadway musical hit Disenchanted, featuring an all-star cast who reimagine the storylines of classic fairytales, has been revived for an online performance which will be available via stream.theatre.
The musical feature sdialogue, music, and lyrics by Dennis T Giacino, while the new London-based revival will be directed by Tom Jackson Greaves. Cast members include Six – The Musical’s Jodie Steele, Courtney Bowman, Sophie Isaacs, Millie O’Connel, and Grace Mouat.
Other cast members include Shanay Holmes (Rent, The Bodyguard), Natalie Chua (Bat Out of Hell, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), and Allie Daniel (Rent). They will also be joined by Aisha Jawando (Tina the Musical, Motown the Musical), and Jenny O’Leary (Heathers, We Will Rock You).
Speaking to WhatsOnStage, Greaves said “Disenchanted is exactly what our audiences need right now as we fill our hearts with hope for the future – laughter, magic and just a couple of woodland creatures… and this cast? Just you wait.”
Disenchanted has previously been nominated for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best New Off-Broadway Musical by the Off Broadway Alliance. It has also been performed at venues and fringe festivals across the world.
The new show will be available to stream from 9-11 April, with tickets at £15. The first 250 tickets purchased for the 9 April performance will also receive access to a ‘VIP after party’ with the cast on Zoom.
Words by Matilda Head
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