⭐ TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL – WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCED FOR HOPE MILL THEATRE ⭐
The world premiere of the stage musical adaptation of To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar has been announced for the Hope Mill Theatre.
Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce the world premiere of To Wong Foo The Musical, based on the 1995 ground-breaking film, written by multiple Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.
The production will open at Hope Mill Theatre this October for a limited 9-week run.
Set in 90s New York To Wong Foo The Musical tells the story of 3 Drag Queens, Vida, Noxeema and Chichi, who embark on a trip across America to attend the Drag Queen of the Year Finals in Hollywood. When their car breaks down in Middle America, their lives, as well as those in the town, are turned upside down, in this joyous, heartfelt and high camp musical extravaganza! 3 drags have come to save America, one show tune at a time!
The film, which has become a cult-classic, features an all-star cast including Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Robin Williams and RuPaul.
To Wong Foo The Musical has a book and direction by original film screenplay writer Douglas Carter Beane, with music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn. Produced by Hope Mill Theatre and casting by Sarah Leung CDG. Artwork by Feast Creative.
Casting and full creative team is to be announced at a later date.
To Wong Foo The Musical will play the Hope Mill Theatre, running from 21st October – 17th December 2023, with tickets on sale now.
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Tickets & more info – https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/to-wong-foo/
