⭐ TILER PECK, JULIAN OVENDEN & LAURA PITT-PULFORD TO STAR IN UK PREMIERE OF LITTLE DANCER – A NEW MUSICAL – IN CONCERT ⭐
The UK premiere of LITTLE DANCER – A NEW MUSICAL will take place at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, it has been announced.
The concert production will take place on Sunday 27th July 2025 for one night only.
Inspired by the real-life story behind Edgar Degas’ iconic sculpture LITTLE DANCER opened to rave reviews and sold-out runs in the US, in both Washington D.C and Seattle.
LITTLE DANCER features the Olivier and Tony Award-winning team of Lynn Ahrens on book and lyrics, with music by Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Anastasia, Once on This Island).
Direction and choreography come from two-time Olivier and five-time Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman (The Producers, Crazy for You, Contact, Oklahoma!).
Tiler Peck, principal dancer with New York City Ballet, Olivier Award-nominated choreographer and one of the most celebrated ballerinas of her generation will reprise her critically acclaimed role as Young Marie van Goethem. Tiler can currently be seen on screens in the new hit TV series Etoile.
Julian Ovenden, Olivier Award-nominated actor and singer will play Edgar Degas. His theatre credits include South Pacific, Merrily We Roll Along and All About Eve. TV credits include hit shows Downton Abbey and Bridgerton.
Laura Pitt-Pulford, Olivier Award-nominated actress will play Adult Marie. Her theatre credits include Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Aspects of Love. TV credits include ITV’s Emmerdale.
Set in the harsh backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet, LITTLE DANCER is inspired by the story of Marie van Goethem, the young ballerina who posed for Edgar Degas and became the most famous dancer in the world. As Marie navigates poverty, ambition, and the challenges of being a young woman in a man’s world, she becomes the heart of one of the most celebrated artworks in history.
Further casting and creative team to be announced.
Produced by Anita Waxman Productions, Tegan Summer Theatricals, Shea Theatricals, Patricia R. Klausner & Sharon Carr. Casting is by Jill Green Casting, CDG. General Management is by Anthology Theatre Productions.
LITTLE DANCER will play the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on 27th July 2025 – 7pm, with tickets on sale now.
A brand new Ahrens and Flaherty musical coming to the UK… Please and thank you! ! !
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Tickets & more info – littledancer.co.uk
