Thursday, January 27, 2005
"Jailhouse Rock"
We went and saw a great play today.
http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/shows/display?contentId=78192
Jailhouse Rock
Piccadilly
Box Office: 0870 060 6630
Genre: Musical
Age suitability: General
Based on Elvis’ 1957 classic, Jailhouse Rock tells the tale of Vince Everett who, while serving hard time behind bars discovers his unique talent for music and goes on to become the greatest rock ‘n’ roll star the world has ever seen. However, money and fame don’t bring the happiness he expects and the pressure of stardom weighs heavily on his shoulders.
The classic rock ‘n’ roll musical has been adapted for the stage by the team behind Buddy and 125th Street, Alan Janes and Rob Bettison, and will combine Elvis’ top tunes with other hit songs from the era that chart the birth and growth of rock ‘n’ roll. Stepping into Elvis’ blue suede shoes at the Piccadilly is West End newcomer and life-long Elvis-phile Mario Kombou, who is joined on stage by Lisa Peace, Roger Alborough and Gilz Terera.
Author: Rob Bettison and Alan Janes based on the motion picture; Director: Rob Bettison; Producer: Theatre Partners, Jailhouse Company and Volcanic Island; Designer: Adrian Rees;
Cast includes: Mario Kombou, Lisa Peace, Roger Alborough, Gilz Terera
Previews from: 26 March 2004
Opening night: 19 April 2004
Booking until: 2 April 2005
Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30
Running time: 2h30
http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/shows/display?contentId=78192
Jailhouse Rock
Piccadilly
Box Office: 0870 060 6630
Genre: Musical
Age suitability: General
Based on Elvis’ 1957 classic, Jailhouse Rock tells the tale of Vince Everett who, while serving hard time behind bars discovers his unique talent for music and goes on to become the greatest rock ‘n’ roll star the world has ever seen. However, money and fame don’t bring the happiness he expects and the pressure of stardom weighs heavily on his shoulders.
The classic rock ‘n’ roll musical has been adapted for the stage by the team behind Buddy and 125th Street, Alan Janes and Rob Bettison, and will combine Elvis’ top tunes with other hit songs from the era that chart the birth and growth of rock ‘n’ roll. Stepping into Elvis’ blue suede shoes at the Piccadilly is West End newcomer and life-long Elvis-phile Mario Kombou, who is joined on stage by Lisa Peace, Roger Alborough and Gilz Terera.
Author: Rob Bettison and Alan Janes based on the motion picture; Director: Rob Bettison; Producer: Theatre Partners, Jailhouse Company and Volcanic Island; Designer: Adrian Rees;
Cast includes: Mario Kombou, Lisa Peace, Roger Alborough, Gilz Terera
Previews from: 26 March 2004
Opening night: 19 April 2004
Booking until: 2 April 2005
Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30
Running time: 2h30
# posted by Dean Hughson @ 3:01 PM 
