The Mystery of Edwin Drood Broadway Original Cast
Suggested by the unfinished novel by Charles Dickens.THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, the whodunit musical, will make its first-ever return to Broadway since winning the Tony "Triple Crown" (Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score)! Who killed Edwin Drood? Full synopsis
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Betty Buckley, who brought her remarkable talent to Broadway in *The Mystery of Edwin Drood*, is celebrated for her illustrious career in musical theatre, including her Tony Award-winning role as Grizabella in *Cats* and her critically acclaimed performance as Norma Desmond in *Sunset Boulevard*. more...
Rosa Bud/Deirdre Peregrine
Patti Cohenour, renowned for her role as Rosabud in The Mystery of Edwin Drood both on Broadway and in London, boasts an impressive career with notable performances in The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and Big River, among others. more...
Durdles/Nick Cricker
Succubae / Miss Sarah Cook
Succubus (Sarah Cook)
(Swing)
Stephen Glavin, who began his dance career at the age of 10 and won the Swatch Watch World Breakdance Championship in 1984, was the lead dancer in the New York Shakespeare Festival's 1985 production of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and originated the role of Nick Cricker Jr/Deputy in the Tony Award-winning 1986 show "Drood". more...
Horace/Brian Pankhurst
Neville Landless/Victor Grinstead
Alice/Isabel Yearsley
Succubus (Isabel Yearsley)
Judy Kuhn, who has an impressive array of Broadway credits including Tony-nominated performances in She Loves Me, Chess, and Les Miserables, also showcased her talent in The Mystery of Edwin Drood during its run at the New York Shakespeare Festival. more...
Client of the Princess Puffer
Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Alan Eliot
Julian / Mr. Alan Eliot
Princess Puffer/Angela Prysock
Servant (Gwendolen Pynn)
Succubus (Gwendolen Pynn)
Client of the Princess Puffer
Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Christopher Lyon
Rob Marshall, who transitioned from a Broadway dancer to a renowned director after a herniated disc injury, has an impressive portfolio that includes directing the 2002 adaptation of Chicago and the Disney film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. more...
Rev. Mr. Crisparkle/Cedric Moncrieffe
John Jasper/Clive Paget
Howard McGillin, renowned for his record-setting performance as the title character in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway, earned Tony and Drama Desk nominations for his role in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," a testament to his extensive and celebrated career in theater. more...
Harold / Mr. James Throttle
Stage Manager, Barkeep, Harold/ James Throttle
Shade of Drood/Montague Pruitt
Beatrice/Florence Gill
Succubae / Miss Florence Gill
Succubus (Florence Gill)
Donna Murphy, a Tony Award-winning actress known for her transformative performances, captivated audiences as Edwin Drood in the Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' "Drood." more...
Mayor Thomas Sapsea / Mr. William Cartwright, Your Chairman
Mayor Thomas Sapsea/Your Chairman, Mr. William Cartwright
Helena Landless/Janet Conover
Dick Datchery
See awards and nominations on the The Mystery of Edwin Drood page
Other productions of The Mystery of Edwin Drood
- 1985 Off-Broadway — Original Off-Broadway Production · Cast
- 1987 West End — London Production · Cast
- 2012 Broadway — Roundabout Theatre Company Production · Cast
- 2026 Off-Broadway — · Cast
Production Team
Graciela Daniele Choreographer
Lindsay W. Davis Costume Designer
Paul Gallo Lighting Designer
Rupert Holmes Orchestrator
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Wilford Leach Director
Tom Morse Sound Designer
Bob Shaw Scenic Designer
Michael Starobin Musical Director
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