Invitation-only industry presentations of What鈥檚 New Pussycat?鈥�the new musical comedy that marries Henry Fielding鈥檚 novel Tom Jones with the pop hits of singer Tom Jones鈥攚ill be held June 25鈥�26 in Manhattan at New 42 Studios.
Directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet), the cast will feature Taylor Louderman (Mean Girls), Dominic Andersen (Heathers), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot), John-Andrew Morrison (A Strange Loop), Kuhoo Verma (Monsoon Wedding), Erich Bergen (Boop!) Veanne Cox (Company), and David Harris (Moulin Rouge!).
Written by Tony winner Joe DiPietro (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Memphis), What鈥檚 New Pussycat? is set in swinging 1960s London and follows a young romantic on a madcap quest to win back the love of his life. Songs include "It鈥檚 Not Unusual," "Delilah," and "What鈥檚 New Pussycat?"
The creative team also includes scenic designer Jon Bausor, choreographer Dame Arlene Phillips, lighting designer Howard Hudson, sound designer Gareth Owen, costume designer Janet Bird, and musical arranger and supervisor Matthew Brind. Casting is by the Telsey Office.
What鈥檚 New Pussycat? is executive-produced by Flody Suarez and Wagner Johnson Productions. Wagner Johnson Productions serves as the general manager.
