The 24th season of Lost Musicals has been announced.
Brought to the Lilian Baylis Studio of London's Sadler’s Wells by director Ian Marshall Fisher, rediscovered pieces are performed semi-staged, with piano accompaniment, by a professional cast that in the past has included big names such as James Corden and Sara Kestleman.
There are three pieces to be performed in the season which runs between July and November.
The first is Noël Coward's most successful revue Words and Music. Penned in 1932 it contains some of his most enduring songs including "Mad About The Boy", "The Party’s Over Now" and "Mad Dogs and Englishman".
Holly Golightly follows in September. Based on Truman Capote's Breakfast At Tiffany’s, this 1966 work has a book by Abe Burrows and music and lyrics by Bob Merrill. It never enjoyed the success of the film staring Audrey Hepburn as the show didn't open after previews.
The season closes with Around The World based on Jules Verne's classic novel Around The World in Eighty Days. Music and lyrics are by Cole Porter with Orson Welles providing the book, as well as producing, directing and starring in the 1946 opening production.
- Words and Music—book, music, lyrics by Noël Coward on Sundays July 14, 21, 28 and August 4
- Holly Golightly—book by Abe Burrows, music and lyrics by Bob Merrill on Sundays September 8, 15, 22, 29
- Around The World—book by Orson Welles, music and lyrics are by Cole Porter on Sundays October 20, November 3, 10 and Saturday November 9
Tickets may be booked from the Sadler’s Wells box office on 0844 412 4300. Further information is available at www.lostmusicals.org.