NEWS: Pretty Woman has its Scottish premiere in Glasgow this year
The musical based on the smash hit film Pretty Woman will make its Scottish Premiere in Glasgow later this year.
Hot on the success of the production’s ongoing run at the Savoy Theatre, London (where it is currently booking until 11 June 2023), the show visits the Hope Street venue for two weeks in November as part of an extensive UK tour.
Pretty Woman: The Musical is Hollywood’s ultimate rom-com, live on stage. Based on the 90s film of the same name, the story is set nce upon a time in the late ’80s when Vivian met Edward and her life changed forever. Prepare to be swept up in their romance in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages – and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way – in a sensational show guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart. It’s going to be a big night out. Big. Huge.
James Haworth, Theatre Director at Theatre Royal said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Pretty Woman to Glasgow this autumn. It’s been immensely popular in London and its arrival in Glasgow is a testament that we really do have some of the best theatre shows right here on our doorstep.”
Pretty Woman: The Musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film’s screenwriter J.F. Lawton, it is directed and choreographed by the two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.
Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song Oh, Pretty Woman which inspired one of the most beloved romantic comedy films of all time. PRETTY WOMAN the film (produced by Arnon Milchan – New Regency Productions) was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990.
Tickets are on sale from noon on 14th February.