Theatre News and Reviews

More names have been added to create the melodious world of singer-songwriter John Lennon in the upcoming musical Lennon, now expected to open July 28 on Broadway.

Written and directed by Don Scardino (A Few Good Men), the new musical about the legendary music star will have its world premiere at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre (April 12-May 14) and then play a stint at Boston’s Colonial Theatre (May 31-June 25) before coming to Broadway’s Broadhurst for a July 7 first preview.

Harold Wheeler (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Little Me) will provide orchestrations for the musical while Lon Hoyt (Hairspray, ) serves as music supervisor. Bobby Aitken (Mamma Mia!) will handle sound design.

They join the design team of Lennon includes John Arnone (scenic/projection), Jane Greenwood (costumes) and Natasha Katz (lighting). Joe Malone provides choreography.

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