The full cast has been confirmed for Chichester's summer musical, Mack and Mabel, which will be led by Michael Ball and Rebecca LaChance in the title roles. Following the Chichester run, the production will tour across the UK and Ireland.
Based on the true romance between Hollywood legend Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, this musical comedy received eight Tony Award nominations when it opened on Broadway in 1974. The score includes "Time Heals Everything", "I Won't Send Roses" and "Tap your Troubles Away".
Rebecca LaChance's credits include her recent Broadway debut in Beautiful The Carole King Musical as a featured ensemble member while understudying Jessie Mueller in the title role.
Other casting includes Anna-Jane Casey, Jack Edwards, Alex Giannini Gunnar Cauthery, Mark Inscoe and Timothy Quinlan.
Design is by Robert Jones, and choreography by Stephen Mear, Chichester's Associate Choreographer. Musical direction is by Robert Scott, lighting design by Howard Harrison, sound design by Paul Groothuis, Chichester's Associate Sound Designer, video design by Jon Driscoll and physical theatre and comedy by Spymonkey.
There will be a post-show discussion hosted by author Simon Brett on Monday 3 August and, following the performance on Friday 1 August, Michael Ball will talk to Kate Mosse about his musical career reflecting on his favourite roles and songs from his shows.
Mack and Mabel will be at the Festival Theatre from 13 July to 5 September.
An allocation of tickets for 16- to 25-year-olds, priced at £8.50 for all performances, will be on sale on 12 June.