The UK premiere of the musical Rothschild & Sons will open the new season at London’s Park Theatre in January.
Written by Broadway songwriters Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock (creators of Fiddler On the Roof, She Loves Me) and Tony-nominated writer Sherman Yellen, Rothschild & Sons traces the journey of the Rothschild family from humble beginnings in Germany to internationally successful banking dynasty.
Inspired by the book The Rothschilds by Frederic Morton, the show made its Broadway debut in 1970 and was revived Off-Broadway in 1990.
Directed by Jeffrey B. Moss, the re-imagined version of the show will include several newly added songs and will play Park200 from 24 January until 17 February 2018.
Announced by artistic director Jez Bond, the show is part of a season that includes five world, European, UK and London premiere productions aimed at enhancing the Finsbury Park venue’s reputation as a home for new writing and celebrated transfers.
Commenting on the programme Bond said: “I’m thrilled to be announcing our season for the first half of 2018. In PARK200 we are working with some of the best theatres and producers from across the UK and beyond, from Chichester Festival Theatre to Broadway, bringing world-class productions to our stages; as well as producing our next show from America, the politically timely Building the Wall.
“As ever we’re full to the brim with a majority of new writing premieres in both PARK200 and PARK90. PARK90 celebrates our passion for women on stage and off: with women’s stories and journeys at the heart, and a prevalence of women writers, producers and directors.”
Angela Thomas
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