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Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT

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The cast is set for the U.S. premiere of "Backbeat," the dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles. "Backbeat" will have its U.S. premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre, with previews beginning January 20 and performances continuing through March 1, 2013. The opening is set for January 30. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.

The cast will feature Nick Blood (as Stuart Sutcliffe), Leanne Best (Astrid Kirchherr), Andrew Knott (John Lennon), Oliver Bennett (Pete Best), Daniel Healy (Paul McCartney) and Daniel Westwick (George Harrison). Rounding out the rest of the cast are ensemble members Edward Clarke, Josie Dunn, Sam Ford, Mark Hammersley,

Perry Ojeda, Charlotte Palmer, Phil Pritchard, Dominic Rouse, Louise Shuttleworth, Adam Sopp, Charles Swift, James Wallace and Miranda Wilford.

"Backbeat" is co-written by Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys, based on the 1994 Universal Pictures film by Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen Ward. "Backbeat" is directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux.

"Backbeat" is presented by Karl Sydow in association with Glasgow Citizens Theatre, where it first opened in February 2010. "Backbeat" made its West End debut in London in October 2011. It will open in Toronto in July 2012. Following the presentation at the Ahmanson in early 2013, "Backbeat" will move to Broadway.

Tickets for "Backbeat" are available by calling (213) 972-4400, visiting online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, or in person at the Center Theatre Group box office at the Ahmanson Theatre. Tickets range from $20 - $110 (ticket prices are subject to change). The Ahmanson Theatre is located at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A. 90012.

Photo Credit: Craig Schwartz

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
Daniel Healy, Daniel Westwick, Nick Blood and Andrew Knott

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
Nick Blood and Josie Dunn

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
Nick Blood and Andrew Knott

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image
Andrew Knott and Daniel Healy

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blood, Andrew Knott and More in US Premiere of BACKBEAT Image





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