'Scissorhandz: A Musical Reinvented' Debuts in Europe with Star-Studded Cast and Pop Parody
January 23, 2025The musical 'Scissorhandz: A Musical Reinvented' premieres in Europe today at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
This production will run until March 29, 2025, with the official opening night set for January 30, 2025.
Jordan Kai Burnett stars as Scissorhands, a role she originally brought to life in Los Angeles, and is known for her performances in 'Magic Mike Live Las Vegas' and 'Romy & Michele the Musical'.
The show is a pop music parody of Tim Burton's classic film 'Edward Scissorhands', featuring songs from popular artists like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Alanis Morissette.
The cast includes four-time Olivier nominee Emma Williams as Peg, alongside Dionne Gipson as The Inventor and Lauren Jones as Kim.
Burnett expressed her excitement about the show, emphasizing its celebration of individuality and the talent of the cast, which she believes will resonate with London audiences.
The production team boasts notable figures such as NYSYNC's Lance Bass and RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage.
The show is written and directed by Bradley Bredeweg, with choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento and musical direction by Gregory Nabours.
The creative team also includes set designer James Pearse Connelly and costume designer Abby Clarke, contributing to the overall vision of the production.
For additional information, interested audiences can visit the official website, ScissorhandzTheMusical.com.
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