New musical Bliss to star Sam Tutty, Dujonna Gift & Josefina Gabrielle

New musical Bliss is showcasing in London next month, playing a series of staged workshops at Sadler’s Wells.

Bliss is a brand new musical by Emma Lively and Tyler Beattie (Blue, Candy Land) featuring a pop score, and promising to be a hilarious and heartwarming original musical for all ages.

Directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller (Next Fall), the show will play in the Lilian Baylis Studio at Sadler’s Wells Theatre from 4 to 8 March 2025.

An all-star cast sees Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) stars Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen) and Dujonna Gift (Hamilton) reunite for the show, alongside Kayna Montecillo (Starlight Express), Alexandra Emmerson-Kirby (Hairspray), Mia Harrison (An Officer and a Gentleman), Maddison Tyson (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical), Cameron Johnson (Guys and Dolls), and Josefina Gabrielle (Oklahoma!). Further casting is to be announced.

The company also includes Alicia Belgarde, Tanisha-Mae Brown, Milan Cacacie, Maya De Faria, Millie Gubby, Ella Valentine, Sam Holden, Nathan Rigg and Toyan Thomas-Brown.

In the show, blissfully, blindly unaware of the outside world, four sisters dream of a life beyond the castle walls. But breaking out of their tower brings a wake-up call more shocking than any kiss from a prince.

Where ‘perfect’ princesses and a pushy fairy godfather reign supreme, Piper, Faye, Carmella and Holly must decide what they’re truly willing to give up in order to ‘fit in’.

This semi-staged workshop promises to feature choreography, alongside a full band.

The wider creative team includes choreography by Olivier Award nominee Joshua Prince, set design by Emmy Award winner Jason Ardizzone-West, costume design by Tony Award winner Paloma Young, lighting design by Olivier Award nominee Howard Hudson, sound design by two time Tony Award winner Nevin Steinberg, video design by Nina Dunn, musical supervision by Kenny Seymour, music direction by Paul Herbert and casting by Heather Basten CDG.

Bliss first premiered in Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre in 2020, also directed by Sheryl Kaller. Following Seattle, a workshop for Bliss was held in New York, and a number of songs from the show have been released on social media.

The show is produced by Susan Edelstein Productions and ATG Productions.

Bliss is playing in the Lilian Baylis Studio at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London from 4 to 8 March 2025.