Entertainmentocynthia Erivo will play 23 characters in a new montage of Draculaanity marks the return of the Wicked star (2024) to the stage since 2017, when he left the cast of The Purple Color, which earned him a Tonypor Writing award

After more than five years away from the stage, Cynthia Erivo will make a triumphant return to the theater: the actress of Wiced(2024) will interpret Dracker and 22 more characters in a new montage of the classic Bram Stoker.

Adapted and directed by Kip Williams (Dorian Gray’s portrait), production – which will be displayed for 16 weeks at Noël Coward Theater at West End in London, between February 4 and May 31, 2026 – marks the return of the actress to the theater since January 2017, when he left the cast of The purple colorwhich earned him a Tony award, the most prestigious of the theater.

Producer of the piece, Michael Cassel revealed to Deadline that the invitation was made about nine months ago, amid the dissemination of Wiced. “The stars aligned and we got an amazing actress with Cynthia to join us”celebrated.

Cassel He also stated that in recent months, “she really spent the biggest time with Kip just talking the inspiration and dramaturgy of the piece. For them to connect in this way it has been important to them, because this is a piece that will create together.”

Although not a musical, Cynthiabesides playing the 23 characters in the story, will also sing an original song, composed of Clemence Williamsnominated for Tony for Best Sound by Dorian Gray’s portrait.

“Once again, we are so emotional that Cynthia He agreed to choose this as a project she really wants to be part “he added Cassel. “These actors have these amazing experiences in cinema or television, but the attraction to theater and, in fact, to do something that is so challenging, I think it’s a proof of caliber as actors that these individuals are.”

“It is a challenge what they are being asked to do. It is a world apart from what Cynthia She has recently done, and she can find these characters and be challenged night after night, as all good actors are in front of a live audience and I find it really exciting “completed.

SOURCE:Deadline

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