Love Story is a new musical based on the best-selling novel and film by Erich Segal. It will preview at the Duchess Theatre from November 27 2010. It is produced by Adam Spiegel, Stephen Waley-Cohen & Michael Ball, and directed by Rachel Kavanaugh. Love Story will feature music by Howard Goodall and a book by Stephen Clark. After a critically acclaimed sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre last June, Love Story transfers to the West End for a limited season. It starts previews from 27th November, opening officially on 6th December 2010 and booking to 30th April 2011. The Story Love Story was the ultimate preppy romance. Rich preppy kid Oliver Barrett IV (played in the 1970 film by Ryan O’Neil) went to Harvard and one day met poor, but talented, Jenny Cavilleri. He was sporty, she played music. They couldn’t stand each other, but of course, opposites attract and, of course, they fall in love. Described as a celebration of love and life, producers say “Love Story will win your heart. And it might just break it.”
Michael Ball said: I saw Love Story in Chichester and immediately fell in love with this enchanting new British musical. The production is inspired by Erich Segal’s best-selling iconic novel, also one of the most romantic films of all time and is scored by the Emmy and BAFTA award winning composer Howard Goodall. This combined with the moving and witty lyrics by Stephen Clark and a fabulous cast add up to a wonderful evening at the theatre that is a bittersweet celebration of love and life. I’m so thrilled to be part of the team that is bringing you this critically acclaimed production. You can get a flavour of the show from this video:
The Love Story Cast The West End cast includes:
Emma Williams as Jenny, Michael Xavier as Oliver Barratt IV Peter Polycarpou as Jenny’s father, Phil,
All of whom are reprising their roles from the Chichester Festival Theatre. They are joined by Richard Cordery, Gary Milner, Paul Kemble and ensemble members Lillie Flynn, Christopher Killick, Jamie Muscato and Rebecca Trehearn.
