September 22, 2009

Zeta-Jones, Lansbury to star in 'A Little Night Music'

Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta-Jones this fall will star in the first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s “A Little Night Music,” producers confirmed today.

Trevor Nunn will direct the production, which will begin previews Nov. 24 with an opening night set for Dec. 13. The ladies will share the stage with Olivier Award–nominee Alexander Hanson, who transfers with the musical from London’s Menier Chocolate Factory.

The romantic musical, based on Ingmar Bergman’s “Smiles of a Summer Night,” includes the song “Send in the Clowns.” The original Broadway production won the Tony for best musical in 1973.

“I’m honored that Trevor Nunn and Stephen Sondheim asked me to make my Broadway debut in this beautiful production,” Zeta-Jones said in a statement.

“A Little Night Music” will play the Walter Kerr Theatre, located at 219 W. 48th St., map.

American Express cardholders will get first dibs on tickets from Sept. 30. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Oct. 17 through Telecharge. The box office will open on Oct. 19.

Image source: Logo from the Menier Chocolate Factory production of “A Little Night Music.”

September 22, 2009 5:07 PM in Broadway, Midtown, Romance

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