Lestat
The show began previews in New York City on March 25, 2006 and officially opened at the Palace Theatre on April 25, 2006. The musical was the first Broadway adaptation by Warner Bros., based on The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice and featured a book by Linda Woolverton, music by Elton John, and lyrics by Bernie Taupin. The musical closed on May 28, 2006 after 33 previews and 39 performances, and overall bad reviews.[4]
The Bridges of Madison County
The musical began Broadway previews on January 17, 2014 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre and opened on February 20, 2014.[7] Although critically the musical was received fairly well, it failed to sell enough tickets to stay open and the musical closed on May 18, 2014, after 137 performances.[8][9][10] Despite closing early, the musical went on to win the 2014 Tony Awards for "Best Original Score" and "Best Orchestrations" on June 8, 2014.
A US national tour began November 2015 and ran until July 2016.[11][12]
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott,[13] the show premièred at the Royal National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre on 2 August 2012.[14] The show went on to win eight Laurence Olivier Awards in 2013, including Best New Play, Best Actor, and Best Director.[15] Following the success in London, it play went on a UK tour in December 2014.[16] The play transferred to Broadway making its American debut at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starting previews on October 5, 2014, with the official opening September 10, 2014.[17] The show was a massive critical success, going on to win six Tony Awards,[18]
Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago had its world premiere as Zhivago at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, California in 2006.[28] An Australian touring production of the musical directed by Des McAnuff premiered as Doctor Zhivago – A New Musical at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney. The show received glowing reviews.[29][30] The production ran from February 19 through April 3, 2011,[31]
A Seoul original production directed by Des McAnuff,[32] premiered at the Charlotte Theatre, Seoul, January 25, 2012, following previews the show opened officially January 27, and ran until June 3, 2012.
In 2014, McAnuff directed a Swedish translation of the play for the Scandinavian premier, at Malmö Opera.
Misery
Written by William Goldman, the writer of the 1990 film, Misery was produced in association with Castle Rock Entertainment.[37] The show premiered at the Bucks County Playhouse, Pennsylvania for a limited time engagement on November 24, 2012, for 11 performances, and closed December 8, 2012.[38][39][40] In March 2015 it was announced that Misery would premiere on Broadway for a limited time engagement starring Bruce Willis as writer Paul Sheldon and Laurie Metcalf as Annie Wilkes[41] at the Broadhurst Theatre beginning previews on October 22, 2015, formally opening on November 15, 2015. The show closed on February 14, 2016. For her performance as Annie, Metcalf was nominated for a
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The musical began previews May 22, 2013, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, officially opening June 25, 2013.[43][44][45][46] The show currently holds the record for the highest weekly gross in the West End, with an income of £1,080,260 during the week commencing December 30, 2013.[47]
A reworked version of the show opened on Broadway in early 2017 with changes including new direction by Jack O'Brien, choreography by Josh Bergasse and a new set design by original designer Mark Thompson.[48] O'Brien stated the score would pay homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley songs written for the
The Outsiders
Based on the novel by S. E. Hinton and on its 1983 film adaptation, the show held its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in February/March 2023.[56] It began Broadway previews on March 16, 2024 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre with an opening night that took place on April 11, 2024. The production is directed by Danya Taymor from a libretto by Adam Rapp, with songs by Jamestown Revival and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Justin Levine.[57] It received 12 nominations at the 77th Tony Awards and won four awards, including Best Musical.[58]
