J.F. Lawton News

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will return for a major UK Tour, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027. The production will take to the road again next year. Learn more here!

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre before visiting over 20 cities. The production features direction by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and music by Bryan Adams.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is now on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, opening the venue’s 2026 season. Based on the popular film, the Broadway musical features national tour veterans in the leading roles and includes the story’s familiar moments and score. Check out photos of the show.

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL brings Gerry Marshall (Director) and J.F. Lawton’s (screenwriter) unexpected hit romantic comedy to the musical theatre stage. 

The hit Broadway and West End musical Pretty Woman will open in Adelaide, Perth, and Melbourne in 2026, starring Samantha Jade as Vivian Ward and Ben Hall as Edward Lewis.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre has announced its upcoming mainstage production of Pretty Woman: The Musical, now playing. Learn more about the production here!

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Waitress and more.

This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL Series and will take The Buddy Holly Hall stage March 14–16, 2025. Click here for more details.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL walked down the street to Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway on Sunday, March 23, bringing with it all the romance and glamour of the beloved film with Book by Garry Marshall and J.F. Lawton. The touring production dazzled the audience with its dynamic performances and a score by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance that infused the classic love story with fresh, rock-infused energy. 

The American Theatre Guild will present the dazzling production based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL.

The producers of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced the full route and cast for the North American Tour, which will launch its final leg this January after 4+ years on the road.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is set to captivate audiences at The Weidner on February 17, 2025. Tickets will be available starting Friday, offering a chance to experience this Broadway hit live.

The University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center reveals its 2024-2025 Broadway Series, featuring a diverse lineup of shows and performances.

If you were lucky enough to see Celebrity Attraction’s national tour of Pretty Woman the Musical at Robinson Center, 426 West Markham St., in Little Rock, AR April 26-28, you are probably still dancing and humming like me.

The national tour of PRETTY WOMAN, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is an appealing adaptation of the 1990 film that makes for a romantic, feel-good night out.

Experience the magic of Broadway as PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL comes to the BJCC Concert Hall. Don't miss this iconic show from April 30 to May 5.

More production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, currently playing at Milton Keynes Theatre until Saturday 30 March 2024, before continuing on tour. Check out the photos here!

Chase Wolfe was born in Texas and raised in South Carolina. He performed often as a child, but heeded his parents’ wishes and double-majored in Chinese and Chemistry. After two years working in the home fragrance industry, he took a giant leap of faith to make the arts his career. He is currently playing Edward Lewis, the role made famous by Richard Gere, in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, which lands in Montreal’s Salle Wilfred Pelletier on March 5 and runs through March 10.

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.