Tony Award nominated IF/THEN to play in West End for one night only starring Kerry Ellis
Audiences will be able to experience the UK premiere of IF/THEN, the celebrated musical by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, at London’s Savoy Theatre on 10 February 2025, it has been announced.
Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2014, the production will be presented in a staged concert format, directed by acclaimed award-winning West End director Bill Buckhurst, with musical staging by Olivier Award nominee Alistair David, and music direction from the acclaimed Michael England.
Broadway and West End star Kerry Ellis will star as Elizabeth, a woman torn between two possible journeys, who launches the audience into a world of hope, regret and self-discovery. Additional casting will be announced in due course.
Ellis said: “I am so excited to be involved in this wonderful project — what a dream! The music is stunning, and the story is extremely touching; experiencing it at The Savoy Theatre will be magical. Playing the role of Elizabeth, a strong, modern, working woman faced with everyday real-life choices and decisions that are universally relatable to audiences, is particularly thrilling. I cannot wait!
IF/THEN follows Elizabeth, a 38-year-old city planner returning to New York after twelve years, ready to rebuild her life in the wake of a recent divorce. Standing at a pivotal crossroads, Elizabeth faces a choice that will send her down two parallel paths, each leading to a radically different future. On her first day back, she reconnects with Lucas, an old friend, and meets Kate, her vibrant new neighbour. Lucas invites her to join him in the world of activism, while Kate offers a lighter diversion — coffee, music, and the temptation of a charismatic guitarist nearby. As the story unfolds, audiences follow Elizabeth’s journey along these parallel lives, exploring how every decision, no matter how small, shapes the course of destiny.