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Directed and choreographed as if on automatic pilot by Jerry Mitchell, 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' has a book by the original film's director, Garry Marshall (who died in 2016), and screenwriter, J.F. Lawton, with songs by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Its creators have hewed suffocatingly close to the film's story, gags and dialogue.
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In essence, 'Pretty Woman' has found a smart sweet spot somewhere between nostalgic retro romanticism - unlike at the Chicago tryout, the show now fully and wisely embraces its original era, big hair and all - and the current necessity for heroines to take charge of their fumbling Prince Charmings and self-actualize their tickets to happiness.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Pretty Woman will end its run at the Nederlander Theatre today, August 18, after 27 preview performances and 421 regular performances.
This past January, Broadway audiences found a new hero to root for, when they curled up on their couches and tuned in to FOX's Rent: Live. Brennin Hunt made his theatrical debut in the television special as the struggling musician Roger, and this summer he's moving on from the small screen to the big stage as the new star of Pretty Woman.
This afternoon, Broadway favorite Orfeh joined the famed walls of Sardi's with her very own portrait!
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to the Broadway hit Pretty Woman: The Musical.
On July 9, Alex Orbison and Wesley Orbison, the sons of Roy Orbison, performed their father's hit song 'Oh, Pretty Woman' with the company of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the curtain call. Get welcomed to Hollywood by checking out the video!
Last night, July 9, Alex Orbison and Wesley Orbison, the sons of Roy Orbison, performed their father's hit song 'Oh, Pretty Woman' with the company of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the curtain call.
BroadwayWorld has learned that the original Broadway production of Pretty Woman will end its run at the Nederlander Theatre on Aug. 18. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will have played 27 preview performances and 421 regular performances by its final performance on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 7:30pm. The new musical began performances on Broadway on July 20, 2018, and opened a month later on Aug. 16.
BroadwayWorld was on site at a special press event today in Hamburg where producer Paula Wagner and composers Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance introduced the world to the stars of the first international production of Pretty Woman! Check out our exclusive video of the performances!
BroadwayWorld was at a special press event today in Hamburg where producer Paula Wagner and composers Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance introduce the world to the stars of the first international production of Pretty Woman: THE MUSICAL. Check out the photos below!
The second international production of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will open in 2020 on London's West End. The hit musical PRETTY WOMAN will pay homage to legendary recording artist Roy Orbison by bringing the world-renowned masterpiece 'Oh, Pretty Woman', penned by Roy Orbison & Bill Dees, into the show in celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the venerable track.
It has just been announced that Jillian Mueller will take over the coveted role of 'Vivian' in the hit Broadway musical, stepping into the iconic boots of both Julia Roberts and Samantha Barks.
Charlie Pollock (Violet, 9 to 5, "The Good Wife") will join the cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, in the role of 'Philip Stuckey,' beginning June 11, 2019. Jason Danieley's final performance will be Sunday, June 9, 2019.
Broadway's Los Angeles love story PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will launch its North American Tour in Providence, Rhode Island in October 2020, at the Providence Performing Arts Center.
Tonight, the audience at Pretty Woman got a special treat when composer Bryan Adams hit the stage for a surprise performance to celebrate the musical's 300th show on Broadway! Check it out below!
Audiences are jumping to their feet every night at the Nederlander Theatre, where a Broadway star was born just last summer. Samantha Barks made her Broadway debut starring as Pretty Woman's hooker with a heart of gold- Vivian Ward, and her company has a lot to say about her show-stopping performance. Watch below!
Yesterday, Samantha Barks was honored with a portrait at Sardi's! BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling! Check out the photos below.
Real Housewife of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice stopped by Rodeo Drive and saw a performance of PRETTY WOMAN on Broadway last night.
Last night members of the ensemble of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL were guest bartenders on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live. Tommy Bracco, Lauren Lim Jackson, Ellyn Marsh and Jillian Mueller have gone viral with their voiceover videos from the Real Housewives franchise.
A new block of tickets for PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL goes on sale Tuesday, March 19, 2019, for performances through Sunday, January 5, 2020. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and the Nederlander Theatre Box Office (208 W 41 St).
Pretty Woman composer/singer Bryan Adams told the BBC the musical will be opening in the West End next year.
| 2018 | Chicago |
World Premiere Chicago |
| 2020 | US Tour |
First National Tour US Tour |
| 2021 | West End |
Original West End Production West End |
| 2023 | US Tour |
US Tour US Tour |
