Hello, Dolly! Tickets London

Imelda Staunton is going to be back where she belongs! Award-winning stage and screen actress Imelda Staunton has confirmed that the much-anticipated and much-delayed revival of Hello, Dolly! will happen in Summer 2024. The last we heard was when Staunton spoke to Edward Seckerson as part of Chichester Festival Theatre’s digital season of interviews in 2021, and said she was pushing hard for it to happen in 2023. Hello, Dolly was initially scheduled to run in 2020 for 30-weeks.  The delay has mainly been Covid related, but also because of Staunton’s existing filming commitments, primarily filming the final two seasons of Peter Morgan’s Netflix series The Crown. She is currently filming her second season (the series' sixth), which is due to end filming in early Summer 2023, with her first outing as The Queen coming out on Netflix on 9 November 2022. Previously reflecting on the role, Staunton said she hopes to bring out lead character Dolly Gallagher Levi's Irish heritage when she brings the role to life. Hello, Dolly! will see Staunton reunite with Director Dominic Cooke, following their acclaimed production of Follies at the National.  According to Baz in Deadline (see link below), Staunton met with Jerry Herman just before he died in December 2019, and gave Staunton and Cooke permission to switch around the show’s opening scenes and change one of its songs. Whilst casting for the 2024 run is yet to be announced, Cooke’s initial casting had included West End favourites Jenna Russell (EastEnders, Sunday in the Park with George), Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories, Fiddler on the Roof), Tyrone Huntley (Dreamgirls, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Book of Mormon) and Clare Halse (42nd Street, White Christmas, Gypsy). The large scale revival was originally set to have a cast of 34 and an orchestra of 18 musicians. Featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, the much-loved musical centres on widower Dolly Gallagher Levi; an esteemed and strong-willed matchmaker to New York's great and good, who suddenly decides to match herself with shopkeeper Horace Vandergelder.  The show was originally due to run at the Adelphi Theatre, where Back to the Future is currently doing great business. Deadline reports that a theatre has been contracted for the 2024 run. See here for further information on Hello, Dolly!

Theatre fans rejoice. Imelda Staunton has revealed the West End revival of Hello, Dolly! will most likely happen in 2023. Speaking to Edward Seckerson as part of Chichester Festival Theatre’s digital season of interviews, Staunton said she was pushing hard for it to happen in 2023. Staunton’s existing filming commitments, mainly the final two seasons of Peter Morgan’s Netflix series The Crown, are the main barrier to her West End return.  Hello, Dolly was initially scheduled to run in 2020 for 30-weeks prior to her beginning filming on royal saga.  Reflecting on the role, Staunton said she hopes to bring out lead character Dolly Gallagher Levi's Irish heritage when she brings the role to life. Hello, Dolly! will see Staunton reunite with Director Dominic Cooke, following their acclaimed production of Follies at the National.   Whilst casting for the 2023 run is yet to be announced, Cooke’s initial casting had included West End favourites Jenna Russell (EastEnders, Sunday in the Park with George), Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories, Fiddler on the Roof), Tyrone Huntley (Dreamgirls, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Book of Mormon) and Clare Halse (42nd Street, White Christmas, Gypsy). The large scale revival is set to have a cast of 34 and an orchestra of 18 musicians. Featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, the much-loved musical centres on widower Dolly Gallagher Levi; an esteemed and strong-willed matchmaker to New York's great and good, who suddenly decides to match herself with shopkeeper Horace Vandergelder.  The show was due to run at the Adelphi Theatre, however it's just as likely the show will move to a new theatre if Back To The Future: The Musical is still going strong. Full casting, dates and venue to be announced. See here for further information on Hello, Dolly!

Dominic Cooke's highly anticipated West End production of Hello, Dolly! starring Imelda Staunton has been postponed with rescheduled dates to be announced. Hello, Dolly! was scheduled to begin performances on 11 August at the Adelphi Theatre and run for 30-weeks, however producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have now said this will not take place due to the desired length of the run no longer being possible due to Covid-19. A joint statement from Harrison and Ian said: "Whilst we are naturally disappointed that we aren’t able to stage the show this summer, we are completely committed to Hello, Dolly! Dominic Cooke’s new production is set to have a cast of 34 and an orchestra of 18 musicians. "This, coupled with Rae Smith’s stunning new designs, means we do not want to compromise the length of run, so postponing until the time is right and schedules permit is the best option, but plans are already underway for the new season which we will announce as soon as we can. Dolly will most certainly be back where she belongs.” Featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, the much-loved musical centres on widower Dolly Gallagher Levi; an esteemed and strong-willed matchmaker to New York's great and good, who suddenly decides to match herself with shopkeeper Horace Vandergelder.  Confirmed cast members had included Jenna Russell (EastEnders, Sunday in the Park with George), Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories, Fiddler on the Roof), Tyrone Huntley (Dreamgirls, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Book of Mormon) and Clare Halse (42nd Street, White Christmas, Gypsy). Ticket holders do not need to do anything. The point of purchase will be in touch with ticket holders soon about refunds. Find out more about Hello, Dolly in London's West End.

Dominic Cooke's highly anticipated production of Hello, Dolly! has announced full casting ahead of its London run later this year. Olivier Award nominee Tyrone Huntley (Dreamgirls, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Book of Mormon) will join the cast as Barnaby Tucker, alongside Clare Halse (42nd Street, White Christmas, Gypsy) as Minnie Fay and Harry Hepple (Follies, Romantics Anonymous) as Cornelius Hackl. The trio join previously announced Imelda Staunton as Dolly Levi, Andy Nyman as Horace Vandergelder and Jenna Russell as Irene Molloy to complete the lead casting. The full cast for the West End production includes Craig Armstrong, Gemma Atkins, Jenni Bowden, Alan Bradshaw, Natalie Chua, Joshua Clemetson, Brendan Cull, Bessy Ewa, Isaac Gryn, Ashlee Irish, Jodie Jacobs, Paul Kemble, Emily Langham, Amira Matthews, Sarah Marie Maxwell, Laura Medforth, Matt Overfield, Angelo Paragoso, Tom Partridge, Wendy Lee Purdy, Edwin Ray, Phil Snowden, Bree Smith, Christine Tucker, Gavin Wilkinson and Liam Wrate. Hello, Dolly! centres on widower Dolly Gallagher Levi; an esteemed and strong-willed matchmaker to New York's great and good, who suddenly decides to match herself with shopkeeper Horace Vandergelder. The much loved musical features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart. Hello, Dolly! is booking from 11 August 2020 until 6 March 2021 at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Hello, Dolly! tickets are now available.

Andy Nyman and Jenna Russell will join Imelda Staunton in the upcoming revival of Hello, Dolly! in London. Andy Nyman, a multi award winning actor, writer and director, will play Staunton's love interest Horace Vandergelder.  Nyman recently won favourable acclaim for his portrayal of Tevye in the Trevor Nunn's celebrated production of Fiddler On The Roof  in the West End. His acting credits include the Royal Court production of Hangmen, Ghost Stories, as well as many televisions credits such as Peaky Blinders. Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Jenna Russell will play Irene Molloy. Russells numerous stage credits include The Bridges of Madison County, Sunday In The Park With George, Merrily We Roll Along and Fun Home. Soap fans will recognise Russell from her recent turn on EastEnders and those with longer memories for her performances in Home to Roost, BBC comedy On The Up, and Born and Bred. Imelda Staunton, as previously announced,  is set to headline the highly anticipated West End production, reuniting with her Follies director Dominic Cooke. The four-time Olivier Awarding winner has had a string of hits on stage over the last few years including Sweeney Todd, Gypsy and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The musical comedy features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart. The story follows widower Dolly Gallagher Levi; an esteemed and strong-willed matchmaker to New York's great and good, who suddenly decides to match herself with shopkeeper Horace Vandergelder. Hello, Dolly! is booking from 11 August 2020 until 6 March 2021 at the Adelphi Theatre, London.

Imelda Staunton will star in a major West End revival of Hello, Dolly! at the Adelphi Theatre in 2020. The four-time Olivier Awarding winning actress returns to the London stage in the iconic role of Dolly Gallagher Levi; an esteemed and strong-willed matchmaker to New York's great and good. The production will run for 30-weeks from 11 August 2020. Featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, adapted from Thornton Wilder’s play The Matchmaker, the musical comedy is about a widow who decides to match herself with shopkeeper (and noted half-a-millionaire) Horace Vandergelder. The production will see Imelda team up with Director Dominic Cooke following their smash hit production of Follies at the National Theatre in 2017.  In addition to Follies, Staunton has had a string of hits on stage over the last few years including Sweeney Todd, Gypsy andWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Staunton commented: “Well, I’m delighted and daunted in equal measure to be doing a new production of Hello, Dolly! in London next year. I am so excited to be working again with Dominic Cooke, Michael Harrison and David Ian, and we all can’t wait to bring Hello, Dolly! - which is a truly joyous show - back to the West End after all these years. “ Also cast in the production is West End favourite Jenna Russell, recently seen on stage in Fun Home and The Bridges of Madison County, and also on screen in EastEnders. Set & costume design is by Rae Smith, with choreography by Bill Deamer and musical supervision by Nick Skilbeck. A recent 2017 smash-hit Broadway revival starring Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce (Fraiser) was rumoured to transfer to the West End, but never eventuated.  It is also reported that Staunton has been cast as the Queen for the final two seasons of Netflix drama The Queen. Tickets will go on-sale on 27 November 2019. Full casting to be announced. Hello, Dolly! will play a 30-week season at the Adelphi Theatre, London from 11 August 2020, with an official press night on 27 August 2020. 

Winner of two Tony awards, three Grammy Awards, three Emmy Awards and four Golden Globes, Bette Midler fans take note. The Divine Miss M is rumoured to be bringing her Tony Award-winning revival of Hello, Dolly! to London in 2019. The highlight of the 2017 Broadway season, Bette Midler's Hello, Dolly! wowed critics and theatregoers alike, and was one of the most coveted tickets in America. Now, it looks like UK audiences have their chance to see Ms Midler in her West End stage debut in the stupendously bright and sassy musical revival of Hello, Dolly! What is Hello, Dolly! about? Matchmaker Dolly Levi encounters her toughest case yet when charged with finding a wife for the miserly "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. But is it Horace or her that's the problem? Could Horace be the man for her? If only her dear departed husband would give her a sign! When and where is Hello, Dolly! running? Hello, Dolly! will run at London's iconic Adelphi Theatre. Dates haven’t been released yet, but we do know it will open in November. Who is in the Hello, Dolly! cast? The cast would be led by Hollywood star and singer Bette Midler with a supporting cast that likely includes Charlie Stemp (Half A Sixpence, and soon to be Birt in Mary Poppins). How to get tickets for Hello, Dolly! Hold your horses, it hasn't been announced.Ticket details obviously haven’t been released yet, but check back here for updates and offers. What did the reviews say about Hello, Dolly! "Bette Midler is irresistible in a riotous delight" Guardian"‘Hello, Dolly!’ Is Bright, Brassy and All Bette" New York Times"Midler hasn’t appeared in a Broadway musical in almost 50 years. It was worth the wait." Time Out NY"‘Hello, Dolly!’ proves Bette Midler’s genius" New York Post

Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee will star in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Follies at the National Theatre next year. Staunton will squeeze Follies inbetween her West End run of Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? at the Harold Pinter Theatre and the highly anticipated Broadway run of Gypsy. The much loved musical has a book by James Goldman and music and lyrics by Sondheim and includes such memorable songs as I’m Still Here, Don’t Look At Me, Beautiful Girls, In Buddy’s Eyes, Too Many Mornings, Could I Leave You? and Broadway Baby. Follies tells of a reunion of performers who played the fictional Weismann Follies on Broadway between the wars, and who meet up again — 30 years after their last show. It focuses on two of the former chorus girls — Sally and Phyllis — who turn up with their husbands in tow, and revisit the ghosts of Follies past. Staunton will play Sally, an unhappilly married housewife, who believes she is in love with Ben, a wealthy politician and businessman, now wed to her former best friend Phyllis. Janie Dee will play Phyllis. Dee's extensive theatre credits include Olivier nominated comedy Hand To God (Vaudeville), The Seagull (Regents Park), Blithe Spirit (Gielgud), NSFW (Royal Court), Noises Off (Old Vic), Private Lives, Putting It Together (St James), Hello, Dolly and Carousel (National), for which she won an Olivier Award. Follies will run in Autumn 2017 at the National with Dominic Cooke directing. Further casting to be announced.

First look at production photos of Imelda Staunton and the cast of Gypsy now playing at the Savoy theatre Considered to be one of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time Gypsy, now starring Imelda Staunton at the Savoy theatre is continuing to make waves. Staunton puts in a triumphant, career-defining performance as legendary stage mother from hell Mama Rose, as Jonathan Kent's acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre production transfers to the West End.  Joining Imelda Staunton are Lara Pulver who will reprise the role of Louise and Peter Davison who joins the cast to play Herbie. Gypsy is based on the memoirs of legendary American burlesque entertainer and famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee, and features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, music by Jule Styne and a book by Arthur Laurents. [ngg src="galleries" ids="489" display="basic_imagebrowser"]    BOOK Book tickets to Gypsy

Is Imelda Staunton heading back into the West End in the Chichester transfer of Gypsy? [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Imelda Staunton in Gypsy. Photo: Roy Tan[/caption] West End rumours are flying (and we are praying) that Imelda Staunton's star turn in Gypsy gets a West End airing. The show is rumoured to be replacing Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Savoy Theatre from the end of March 2015 onwards. The show has been one of this year's biggest new musical openings, and was a must-see at the Chichester Festival Theatre this autumn. Jonathan Kent's production of the Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim show, based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, has garnered some heady notices and everyone involved is currently willing it into the West End. Imelda Staunton stars Mama Rose in the show alongside Kevin Whately as Herbie and Gemma Sutton as June. Some very nifty choreography by Stephen Mears is worth the transfer alone! Source: Daily Mail (07/11/14) Original post: 7/11/14. Updated 21/11/14 LINKS: Book tickets to Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre More about Gypsy on WestEndTheatre.com

Photo First Look at Gypsy at Chichester Festival Theatre starring Imelda Staunton. Now playing at Chichester Festival Theatre until 8 November 2014, Imelda Staunton is starring as Mama Rose in Stephen Sondheim and Jule Styne's Gypsy. Directed by Jonathan Kent, who worked with Staunton in 2011 on Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at Chichester and the West End, the show also stars Kevin Whately as Herbie and Lara Pulver as Louise. Gypsy is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee and features a book by Arthur Laurents, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. [ngg src="galleries" ids="365" display="basic_imagebrowser"] Photos by Roy Tan BOOK Book tickets to Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre starring Imelda Staunton LINKS Chichester Theatre website

Imelda Staunton stars as Mama Rose in Gypsy at Chichester Theatre [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Imelda Staunton to play Mama Rose in Gypsy[/caption] Chichester Festival Theatre has released more details of their forthcoming revival of Broadway musical Gypsy. Starring Imelda Staunton (Pride, Sweeney Todd, Harry Potter) as Mama Rose, Gypsy will be directed by Jonathan Kent, and runs at the Chichester Festival Theatre from 6 October to 8 November 2014. Joining Imelda in the cast are Kevin Whately as Herbie, Gemma Sutton as June and Lara Pulver as Louise, plus Emily Carey and Georgia Pemberton who play Baby June, and Holly Hazelton and Ruby Bridle as Baby Louise. Gypsy tells the story of the ultimate showbiz mother - Mama Rose (Imelda Staunton) - who treks across America with her daughters Baby June and Louise in search of success with their homespun vaudeville act. As times change, Mama Rose is forced to accept the demise of vaudeville and the rise of burlesque, as well as her daughters’ quest for autonomy. Choreography is by Stephen Mear, with design by Anthony Ward, lighting design is by Mark Henderson, musical direction by Nicholas Skilbeck and sound design is by Paul Groothuis. Gypsy features a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Chichester 2014 Season Currently playing at Chichester is Guys and Dolls (21 September 2014), directed by Gordon Greenberg and with choreography by Carlos Acosta. The cast features Clare Foster as Sarah Brown, Jamie Parker as Sky Masterson, Peter Polycarpou as Nathan Detroit and Sophie Thompson as Miss Adelaide.  Also currently playing is Richard Bean's Pitcairn (until 20 September 2014). Forthcoming productions include Taken At Midnight (26 September - 25 October 2014) by Mark Hayhurst which uncovers the harrowing true story of Hans Litten, a celebrated lawyer in 1930s Germany who famously put Hitler on the witness stand, and stars Penelope Wilton directed by Jonathan Church. Also Dervla Kirwan stars in bittersweet romance Frankie & Johnny In The Clair De Lune (6 November - 6 December 2014) by Terrence McNally, Patricia Routledge stars in Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband (21 November - 13 December 2014) directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and a new adaptation of The Hundred and One Dalmatians (20 December 2014 - 3 January 2015) by Bryony Lavery directed by Dale Rooks. MORE CAST INFO Imelda Staunton plays Mama Rose. Theatre credits include Good People (Hampstead Theatre and West End), also directed by Jonathan Kent, the West End production of Entertaining Mr Sloane, Life x 3 (National Theatre and The Old Vic) and Guys and Dolls (National Theatre). Film credits include 2014’s Pride, the Harry Potter series and her award-winning performance in Vera Drake. Television credits include Psychoville and Cranford. Lara Pulver plays Louise. She previously appeared at Chichester in Uncle Vanya. Other theatre credits include Parade (Donmar Warehouse) for which she received an Olivier Award nomination, Honk! (National Theatre) and Into The Woods (Royal Opera House). Television credits include Fleming, Sherlock, Robin Hood, True Blood and Spooks. Kevin Whately plays Herbie. This role marks his Chichester debut, however he is familiar to many through popular screen roles in Lewis and Inspector Morse, as well as Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Theatre credits include the West End production of Twelve Angry Men. Gemma Sutton plays June. Credits include Carousel, Blues in the Night and the forthcoming TV drama, Cilla. The cast also features Dan Burton as Tulsa, Jimmy Chisholm as Uncle Jocko, Jack Chissick as Mr Goldstone, Anita Louise Combe as Tessie Tura, Harry Dickman as Pop, Roger Dipper as L.A, Louise Gold as Mazeppa, Clare Halse as Majorie May, Tom Hodgkins as Weber, Kieran Jae as Yonkers, Julie Legrand as Electra, Jane McMurtrie as Jaynee, Danielle Morris as Geraldine, Jack North as Little Rock, Damien Poole as Kansas, Lauren Varnham as Delores and Natalie Woods as Agnes. BOOK Book tickets to Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre starring Imelda Staunton LINKS Chichester Festival Theatre website

Chichester Festival Theatre has announced its new season for 2014, with some big-hitting shows and stars set to appear, and a number of shows with West End transfer potential. Stars lined up for the new season include Rupert Everett, Imelda Staunton, Sophie Thompson, Peter Polycarpou, David Haig, Penelope Wilton, Rosalie Craig,  Zoë Wanamaker, Patricia Routledge and Dervla Kirwan. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="140"] Imelda Staunton[/caption] Chichester Festival Theatre's artistic director Jonathan Church has announced his plans for the 2014 season. The Festival Theatre will reopen in July after a £22 million refurb with a revival of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus starring Rupert Everett as Salieri and directed by Jonathan Church. Peter Shaffer's work is set to dominate this season, with a revival of his 1965 farce Black Comedy planned, and a number of special events and rehearsed readings. Long associated with big musicals, Chichester will present two major Broadway hitters this year. Jonathan Kent will work with Imelda Staunton again following their collaboration on Sweeney Todd, to present a new revival of Gypsy, featuring choreography by Stephen Mear and starring Staunton as Mama Rose, Lara Pulver as Louise and Kevin Whately as Herbie. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="140"] Rupert Everett[/caption] The theatre will also revive Guys and Dolls, directed by Gordon Greenberg and with choreography by award-winning dancer Carlos Acosta. The cast features Clare Foster as Sarah Brown, Jamie Parker as Sky Masterson, Peter Polycarpou as Nathan Detroit and Sophie Thompson as Miss Adelaide. Also running in the 2014 season will be three brand new dramas: Pitcairn by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guv'nors), Pressure by David Haig and Taken At Midnight by Mark Hayhurst. Richard Bean's new play Pitcairn explores the fallout from the mutiny on the Bounty with salty humour and growing horror, and will be directed by Max Stafford-Clark. Pressure by David Haig, who will also star in the play alongside Malcolm Sinclair, tells the little known true story of a Scottish meteorologist's crucial role in determining the outcome of the 1944 June D-Day landings. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="140"] Penelope Wilton[/caption] Taken At Midnight by Mark Hayhurst uncovers the harrowing true story of Hans Litten, a celebrated lawyer in 1930s Germany, who famously put Hitler on the witness stand, with devastating consequences. The cast includes Penelope Wilton and will be directed by Jonathan Church. The theatre will also present two new adaptations of classic plays: Miss Julie adapted by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and The Hundred and One Dalmatians adapted by Bryony Lavery. The new version of Strindberg's Miss Julie adapted by Rebecca Lenkiewicz will star Rosalie Craig (The Light Princess), and will be paired with Black Comedy as a double-bill. Bryony Lavery's new adaptation of The Hundred and One Dalmatians will be staged by Chichester Festival Youth Theatre directed by Dale Rooks. Other productions include Zoë Wanamaker playing the title role in Stevie, Hugh Whitemore's play about poet Stevie Smith, alongside Lynda Baron and Chris Larkin; Dervla Kirwan will star in bittersweet romance Frankie & Johnny In The Clair De Lune by Terrence McNally; and Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband starring Patricia Routledge, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh.   BOOK Book tickets to Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre starring Imelda Staunton   CHICHESTER FESTIVAL 2014 - LISTINGS STEVIE by Hugh Whitemore Director: Christopher Morahan 24 April - 24 May, Minerva Theatre PRESSURE by David Haig Director: John Dove 31 May - 28 June, Minerva Theatre A co-production with the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh MISS JULIE by August Strindberg in a new version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz BLACK COMEDY by Peter Shaffer Director: Jamie Glover 4 July - 9 August, Minerva Theatre AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer Director: Jonathan Church 12 July - 2 August, Festival Theatre GUYS AND DOLLS A musical fable of Broadway based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Director: Gordon Greenberg 11 August - 21 September, Festival Theatre PITCAIRN by Richard Bean Director: Max Stafford-Clark 22 August - 20 September, Minerva Theatre A co-production with Out of Joint and Shakespeare's Globe TAKEN AT MIDNIGHT by Mark Hayhurst Director: Jonathan Church 26 September - 25 October, Minerva Theatre GYPSY A MUSICAL FABLE Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee Director: Jonathan Kent 6 October - 8 November, Festival Theatre FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE by Terrence McNally 6 November - 6 December, Minerva Theatre AN IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar Wilde Director: Rachel Kavanaugh 21 November - 13 December, Festival Theatre Chichester Festival Youth Theatre THE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS by Dodie Smith in a new adaptation by Bryony Lavery Director: Dale Rooks 20 December - 3 January, Festival Theatre BOOK Book tickets to Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre starring Imelda Staunton LINKS Chichester Festival Theatre website

Chichester Festival Theatre has confirmed that Imelda Staunton will star as Rose in their new production of Gypsy. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Imelda Staunton to playing Gypsy Rose Lee[/caption] The Jule Styne musical with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim is based on the life of famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Chichester artistic director Jonathan Kent will direct the show, that will run in Chichester from October 2014. Other casting is to be announced although rumours are that Kevin Whately is to play Herbie and Lara Pulver to play Louise Hovick. Imelda Staunton returns to Chichester after playing Mrs Lovett alongside Michael Ball in Sondheim's Sweeney Todd in 2011, which transferred to the Adelphi Theatre. If this production of Gypsy is a success, expect another West End transfer. Other shows that may be coming to Chichester soon include a new production of Guys and Dolls. BOOK Book tickets to Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre starring Imelda Staunton