‘Almost Famous’ Musical Sets Broadway Opening, Announces Cast

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The stage musical adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film Almost Famous will will begin Broadway previews on Tuesday, September 13, with an official opening on Tuesday, October 11, and a cast…

previews on Tuesday, September 13, with an official opening on Tuesday, October 11, and a cast featuring Chris Wood, Anika Larsen, Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling and Casey Likes.“Broadway fans and rock fans have so much in common,” said Crowe, who wrote the musical’s book and lyrics . “

We obsess over the music, we pore over every possible recording we find, and we treasure those moments when an artist stands on a stage, opens their heart in that most personal way, and creates real magic. Suddenly everything seems possible.,” he continued, “has always been about the power of that connection: hearing a piece of music for the first time, looking into a person’s eyes and feeling the electricity, finding your tribe.

The Broadway company will also include Rob Colletti, Matt Bittner, Chad Burris, Gerard Canonico, Julia Cassandra, Brandon Contreras, Jakeim Hart, Van Hughes, Jana Djenne Jackson, Katie Ladner, Danny Lindgren, Erica Mansfield, Alisa Melendez, Emily Schultheis, Daniel Sovich, Libby Winters, and Matthew C. Yee.

The musical had its world premiere in Crowe’s hometown of San Diego at The Old Globe in 2019 where it set the record for the highest-grossing show in the theater’s 90-year history. Sony Masterworks Broadway will release the original Broadway cast album this fall. Wood, who will play rocker Russell Hammond, is best known for his portrayal of Mon-El in the CW seriesBeautiful: The Carole King Musical, Avenue Q, Xanadu, All Shook Upfor Audible Theatre and will next star in Tyler Perry’s Netflix filmLikes will be making his Broadway debut in the role of William Miller. He originated the role at The Old Globe.will include Derek McLane , David Zinn , Natasha Katz , and Peter Hylenski .

Source: Entertainment Trends (entertainmenttrends.net)

 

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