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In
what must surely must be one of the most ambitious projects to date,
The Gordon Craig Theatre is to stage Titanic: The Musical this summer.
This
exciting production sails into Stevenage direct from it's UK premiere
in York and is one of the most exhilarating shows to come to the
UK, after its acclaimed success across the Atlantic on Broadway.
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| Commodore
Edward J Smith, Titanic's captain. |
According
to Gordon Craig, the performance stars "an ocean of talent"!
The
cast is drawn from both the local area and performers and musicians
from the West End, expect impressive set designs and a breathtaking
score.
Titanic:
The Musical first opened on Broadway in April 1997 and went on to
win five Tony awards including Best Musical.
Leonardo's
costume
Not
surprisingly it is a hugely ambitious stage project to undertake.
The
show boasts a large cast comprising of officers and crew, first,
second and third class passengers and a remarkable set that encompasses
all the dramas of this fateful maiden voyage.
The
performance at Gordon Craig follows the show's launch in York, where
it was well received.
"Titanic
works"
Sheridan
Morley, of the Spectator wrote: "The greatest American musical
to have been written in 15 years. A triumph. A score which soars,
a masterpiece."
While
Charles Spencer in the Daily Telegraph said:
"Against all odds, Titanic works. You leave this huge, ambitious
production feeling something approaching awe."
The
Stevenage production will be accompanied by a special exhibition,
which visitors can see now at the Lytton Way theatre.
It
includes such "must-see" exhibits as costumes worn by
Leonardo Di Caprio in the multi-Oscar winning film Titanic, plus
genuine artifacts from the ill-fated ship itself.
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