The cast of the upcoming musical memoir Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, took time out of their rehearsals to preview some of the show, and talk to 半岛体育 about the world premiere of the production in the video above.
Directed and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter (School of Rock) with music direction by (). In the video above, Hunter explains why the show is more than a revue, offering audiences 鈥渕aking of鈥� stories and recorded commentary from Lloyd Webber himself.
The cast features Nicholas Edwards (), Alex Finke (), Alyssa Giannetti (Love Never Dies), Jeremy Landon Hays (), Kara Haller (School of Rock), Amy Justman (), (School of Rock), Angel Lozada (NBC鈥檚 ), Mauricio Martinez (On Your Feet!), Bronson Norris Murphy (Love Never Dies), (School of Rock, Cats), Dave Schoonover (Love Never Dies), and Rema Webb ().
With music by Lloyd Webber, the limited engagement, written with Richard Curtis, begins performances January 30, prior to an official opening February 9 and will continue through March 1. The February 29 performance features a post-show Q&A with the cast.
The production offers an intimate look at Lloyd Webber鈥檚 five decades in the spotlight and beyond, from his quirky family and bohemian youth in London to the creation of works like Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and. Audiences can expect new interpretations of his best-known songs, rediscovered tunes, and material written for this production.
Unmasked will also have scenic and costume design by , lighting design by Ed McCarthy, and sound design by Jon Weston. The production stage manager is Frank Lombardi. Max Quinlan will serve as associate director, and Liz Ramos will serve as associate choreographer. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting.
