The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (musical)
| The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | |
|---|---|
| Music | Darren Clark |
| Lyrics | Darren Clark Jethro Compton |
| Book | Jethro Compton |
| Basis | "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Premiere | 15 May 2019: Southwark Playhouse |
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a musical with book and lyrics by Jethro Compton, music and lyrics by Darren Clark, and based on the 1922 short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Productions[]
The musical made its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse on 15 May 2019 for a limited run until 8 June.[1] The production was directed by Jethro Compton. The cast included Matt Burns, Rosalind Ford, Joey Hickman, Philippa Hogg and James Marlowe.
Critical reception[]
The musical received five star reviews from WhatsOnStage, Broadway World, The Reviews Hub and The Upcoming.[2]
References[]
- ^ Thomas, Sophie (2019-02-27). "World premiere of Benjamin Button musical to be performed at Southwark Playhouse". London Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
- ^ "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Southwark Playhouse | Theatre and Bar. 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
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