Stephen Sondheim's final musical HERE WE ARE announces UK premiere in 2025

Emmie Newitt 24 September, 2024, 14:32

The announcement comes as part of Rufus Norris' final season as the Artistic Director of the National Theatre.

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Here We Are will transfer from New York to London in 2025.

The final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim and with a book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives (All in the Timing) will begin its run at the Lyttelton Theatre on 23 April.

Based on two by Luis Buñuel, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and The Exterminating Angel, the story follows Leo and Marianne Brink who have found the ideal spot to take their friendships. With great reviews, impeccable service and an extensive menu it seems like nothing could go wrong. However a series of strange events and they soon realise they've been off more than they can chew.

The cast will include Tracie Bennett (Follies) and Denis O'Hare (Tartuffe), who reprise their roles from the original production in New York. Rory Kinnear (No Time to Die) will join the London Production.

Director Joe Mantello will stage a new production with set and costume designer David Zinn, choreographer Sam Pinkleton, orchestrations Jonathan Tunick, additional arrangements Alexander Gemignani, conductor Nigel Lilley, lighting designer Natasha Katz, sound designer Tom Gibbons and casting director Bryony Jarvis-Taylor.

Further casting is to be announced.

Here We Are will run at the Lyttelton Theatre from 23 April to 28 June 2025.