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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 9, 2024 6:00:47 GMT
Kwame Kwei-Armah will direct his final production as Young Vic Artistic Director with the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, a cautionary tale about the dangers of celebrity, power, and politics based on the classic ‘50s Hollywood film, with music and lyrics by Elvis Costello and book by Sarah Ruhl, from 10 September – 9 November.
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Post by Dave B on May 9, 2024 10:35:27 GMT
Not sure if this has been announced but YV has tweeted that the leads are Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas.
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Post by Mark on May 9, 2024 10:36:07 GMT
This just turned into a must see for me!
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Post by MrBunbury on May 9, 2024 10:53:48 GMT
That is a fantastic cast! I am happy I already have a ticket.
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Post by max on May 9, 2024 11:47:57 GMT
This seems topical re. people riding their fame on a popular media spot, then steering it to politics!
In the film Larry Rhodes, the central hustler/fame-builder, mocks his advertiser (a mattress company) so they pull their advertising; but with people burning their mattresses in the street to support their hero the fame of the mattress company also grows - increasing sales.
What happens to those who promote and get close to Larry Rhodes is a key part of the film. Reminiscent of Trump's outlandish relationship with the 'My Pillow' magnate Mike Lindell. Lindell currently faces a $1bn defamation lawsuit from voting tech companies after his election denying claims in aid of his beloved Trump.
The central character in 'A Face In The Crowd' begins with less than nothing - so no similarity there at least.
This sounds like a good property to adapt right now - but as a musical with songs by Elvis Costello I'm not sure. Sounds like a great role for Ramin Karimloo though.
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Post by mattnyc on May 9, 2024 12:10:27 GMT
I’m curious why only half the house is on sale for this.
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Post by jr on May 9, 2024 12:15:34 GMT
If it doesn't work with Elvis they always could call Rufus to fix it.
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Post by theatremiss on May 9, 2024 13:00:30 GMT
Booked the moment they mentioned Ramin
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Post by abitoftap on May 9, 2024 14:44:32 GMT
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 9, 2024 15:37:22 GMT
Booked the moment they mentioned Ramin Ditto. Haven't been to the Young Vic for years!
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 9, 2024 16:44:25 GMT
YUP. I’m sold.
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Post by theatremiss on May 9, 2024 16:46:35 GMT
Booked the moment they mentioned Ramin Ditto. Haven't been to the Young Vic for years! I had a booking for something within the last 6 months but a previous rail strike put paid to me getting there.
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