The marquee is up for Pretty Woman: The Musical – Photo by Karen Nowosad
There is a major change to the cast for incoming Broadway show Pretty Woman: The Musical. Exiting the lead role of Edward Lewis is Steve Kazee. Taking on the role is Andy Karl. Mr. Kazee starred in the Chicago staging of the show. According to a press representative, he leaves the production due to family reasons.
Andy Karl is a favorite on Broadway with an impressive resume of shows including Groundhog Day, Rocky, On the Twentieth Century, Jersey Boys, and Wicked. Mr. Karl will be joined by members of the Chicago cast including Samantha Barks as Vivian, Orfeh (Mr. Karl’s real life wife) as Kit, Eric Anderson as Mr. Thompson, Kingsley Leggs as James Morse, and Jason Danieley as Philip Stuckey.
Pretty Woman: The Musical is directed and choreographed by the always fabulous Jerry Mitchell. His choreography and direction credentials most recently include Get on Your Feet!, Kinky Boots, and Catch Me if You Can.
The show is due to have its official opening August 16 with previews beginning July 20. For the best information about tickets, check the official website for Pretty Woman: The Musical at https://prettywomanthemusical.com/.
Some construction work is taking place outside of the Nederlander Theatre where Pretty Woman: The Musical will perform.
Front of the Nederlander Theatre – Photo by Karen Nowosad
Nederlander Theatre – photo by Karen Nowosad
From a walking past view, it looks like new sidewalks maybe? Or perhaps this was all for load-in? The entrance doors with the silhouettes are a good idea. How timely this show is coming in as My Fair Lady plays further uptown because is some ways, it is an updated version of the classic.
All in all, there is a lot of activity in the works for this show. Stay tuned!