Waterloo East has won the battle to stage the European premiere of Pasek and Paul’s Broadway hit A Christmas Story The Musical.
After acquiring the rights for the show which features music and lyrics by the already multi-award-winning team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the London venue has spent months working with the original creatives to adapt the show for the smaller stage.
Based on the much-loved 1983 movie and set in 1940s America, A Christmas Story The Musical features a book by Joseph Robinette and music and lyrics by Pasek and Paul. The critically acclaimed musical’s Broadway debut run in 2012 was nominated for three Tony Awards and five Drama Desk awards.
US TV network Fox Broadcasting Company produced a live version of the show last Christmas which starred Matthew Broderick, Jane Krakowski and Maya Rudolph and featured new songs composed by Pasek and Paul.
The Waterloo East version of the show will run from 28 November until 23 December 2018. Casting and creatives will be announced at a later date.
Although relative newcomers, Pasek and Paul’s golden touch has already netted the pair numerous awards for their work both on-stage (Dear Evan Hansen) and on-screen (La La Land, The Greatest Showman).
Angela Thomas
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