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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (musical)

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
MusicDarren Clark
LyricsDarren Clark
Jethro Compton
BookJethro Compton
Basis"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Premiere15 May 2019: Southwark Playhouse
Productions

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a musical with book and lyrics by Jethro Compton, music and lyrics by Darren Clark, and based on the 1922 short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Productions

The musical made its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse on 15 May 2019 for a limited run until 8 June.[1] The production was directed by Jethro Compton. The cast included Matt Burns, Rosalind Ford, Joey Hickman, Philippa Hogg and James Marlowe.

Critical reception

The musical received five star reviews from WhatsOnStage, Broadway World, The Reviews Hub and The Upcoming.[2]

References

  1. ^ Thomas, Sophie (27 February 2019). "World premiere of Benjamin Button musical to be performed at Southwark Playhouse". London Theatre Guide. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  2. ^ "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Southwark Playhouse | Theatre and Bar. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.