A Face in the Crowd Tickets
About A Face in the Crowd
"Costello’s songs are a delight" - The Independent
"A satire for our times" - Financial Times
"Full of effervescent, foot-tapping numbers and rousing ballads" Telegraph
Be sure to watch the highly anticipated world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, a musical based on the 1957 cult classic film of the same name. Book A Face in the Crowd tickets on TodayTix.
See Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Ramin Karimloo (Les Miserables, Love Never Dies) as Lonesome Rhodes and Olivier-nominated Anoushka Lucas (Oklahoma!) as Marcia Jeffries. Also included in the exceptional cast are Stavros Demetraki as Joey D, Olly Dobson as Mel Miller, Emily Florence as Betty Lou, and Howard Gossington as Sheriff Hosmer/Ensemble. The ensemble includes Andrew Coshan, Vicki Lee Taylor, Sadie-Jean Shirley, Durone Stokes, Annie Wensak, and Chris Jenkins. Jasmin Colangelo and Bobby Windebank are the swings.
A Face in the Crowd in London is a tale of power, politics, and celebrity that tells the story of radio producer Marcia Jeffries (Anoushka Lucas), who interviews a local drifter, Lonesome Rhodes (Ramin Karimloo). When Jeffries decided to give Rhodes a slot on her show, she could not know the levels of fame, power, and celebrity that would be coming for Rhodes.
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Run time
2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
10th September, 2024
End date
9th November, 2024
Stars on stage
Anoushka Lucas
Ramin Karimloo
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: Pocock Street (Stop V) 40, 63
Car park: National Car Park Ltd
More information about A Face in the Crowd
A Face in the Crowd is a musical by Pulitzer finalist and Tony-nominee Sarah Ruhl (In the Next Room), and it features songs and lyrics by Grammy-winning Elvis Costello (Look Now). Since 2015, Costello has been performing many songs from A Face in the Crowd in concert, including A Face in the Crowd, Blood & Hot Sauce, and A Town Called Riddle. In addition to Costello performing some of the songs, the show had an invite-only reading in 2016 in New York. Now, the highly anticipated musical comes to the Young Vic in London for its world premiere.
The show’s creative team is exceptional, including director Kwame Kwei-Armah (Twelfth Night, Tree), musical supervisor and musical director Phil Bateman (Once on the Island), lighting designer Jackie Shemesh (Death of England: Closing Time, Pandemonium), choreographer Lizzi Gee (Jack Absolute Flies Again), and Olivier Award-winning sound designer Emma Laxton (Emilia).
What to watch for
- The 1957 film was written by Budd Shulberg and directed by Elia Kazan. The film was Andy Griffith’s film debut, and it helped launch his now-storied career.
- The film and now musical is based on Budd Schulberg’s short story, Your Arkansas Traveler, which is part of his story collection, Some Faces in the Crowd.
- In February of 2023, Elvis Costello performed a set of songs from A Face in the Crowd at Gramercy Theatre in New York.
- Emily Florence, who is playing the role of Betty Lou, is making her professional stage debut in A Face in the Crowd.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Face in the Crowd about?
Don’t miss the highly anticipated stage world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, based on the 1957 film of the same name. The musical tells the story of a radio producer who gives a slot to a local drifter, which leads to unprecedented levels of fame and celebrity.
Which theatre is A Face in the Crowd at?
A Face in the Crowd is at London's Young Vic (Main House), which is located at 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ.
What is the running time of A Face in the Crowd?
A Face in the Crowd runs for 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
How do you get tickets for A Face in the Crowd?
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What is the age recommendation for A Face in the Crowd?
Ages 14+.
Who wrote A Face in the Crowd?
The music and lyrics are by Elvis Costello, and the musical book is by Sarah Ruhl.
Who directed A Face in the Crowd?
Kwame Kwei-Armah directs the show.
Is A Face in the Crowd appropriate for kids?
This musical is best for children ages 14 and above, as there are themes and scenes related to violence, sexism, sexual harassment, and racism.
What songs are in A Face in the Crowd?
Many songs are in the musical, including A Face in the Crowd, Burn The Paper Down To Ash, and The Last Word.
Is A Face in the Crowd good?
A Face in the Crowd is a fantastic musical based on the hit 1957 film of the same name. Between its exceptional cast and creative team, the gripping story, and toe-tapping tunes, it's a show you don't want to miss.
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