Blazey Best Revamps Webber's Musical for Modern Women's Era

April 9, 2024
Blazey Best Revamps Webber's Musical for Modern Women's Era
  • Blazey Best, an experienced actor now directing, is reimagining Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Tell Me On A Sunday' to more accurately reflect contemporary women's roles and expectations.

  • The production, set in 1978, aims to highlight the contrast between the era's limited options for women and the advancements made to date.

  • Erin Clare, 34, takes on the lead role, bringing both enthusiasm and a sense of challenge to the part.

  • The musical is celebrated for Lloyd Webber's famous ballads and delves into the themes of a woman's journey to self-awareness and independence.

  • Best is focused on presenting the story as a woman's path to self-value, shifting away from the traditional emphasis on the male figures in her life.

  • The director expresses that the current time is particularly ripe for women's narratives and is appreciative of the opportunity to be at the helm of such storytelling.

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