Cast announced for CRY-BABY THE MUSICAL at Arcola Theatre

Emmie Newitt 4 February, 2025, 15:41

From the makers of Hairspray, the Tony Award-nominated musical is a politically charged, laugh-out-loud show which heads to London from next month.

cry baby musical arcola theatre cast The cast of Cry Baby - The Musical. Photo by Charlie Flint

The cast has been announced for Arcola Theatre's production of Cry-Baby The Musical.

Adam Davidson (Grease) will play the role of Wade ‘Cry-Baby’ Walker, Lulu-Mae Pears (Les Misérables) as Allison Vernon-Williams, Elliot Allinson (Jersey Boys) as Baldwin Blandish, Jazzy Phoenix (The Phantom of the Opera) as Pepper Walker. The role of Lenora Frigid will be played by Eleanor Walsh, and Chad Saint Louis plays Dupree W. Dupree, Kingsley Morton joins as Mona Malnorowski, and India Chadwick as Wanda Woodward. Shirley Jameson plays Mrs Cordelia Vernon-Williams, and Paul Kemble will play Judge/Father O’Neill.

Making up the ensemble is JR Ballantyne, Laura Buhagiar, Omer Cem Coltu, Ellie-Grace Cousins, Joe Grundy, Ryan Heenan, Michael Kholwadia.

Set in 1954 Baltimore, Cry-Baby The Musical tells a rollicking tale of forbidden love and teen rebellion. The show includes unforgettable hits like “The Anti-Polio Picnic”, “Screw Loose” and “Girl, Can I Kiss You with Tongue”. With a book written by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, the musical was originally presented on Broadway in 2008 and is based on the Universal Pictures film.

The musical will be directed by Arcola Theatre’s Artistic Director, Mehmet Ergen (Little Miss Sunshine, Arcola Theatre & UK tour). The creative team is completed by Robert Innes Hopkins as Designer, Chris Whittaker as Choreographer, Ashton Moore as Musical Director, David Howe as Lighting Designer, Matthew Giles as Sound Designer, Defne Ozdogon as Associate Designer, and Jane Deitch as Casting Director.

Cry Baby - The Musical will play at the Arcola Theatre from 6 March - 12 April 2025.