National Theatre announces principal cast for UK premiere of Sondheim’s final musical HERE WE ARE
The National Theatre has announced casting for their forthcoming UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives, which plays in the Lyttelton theatre from 23 April-28 June 2025.
After receiving its world premiere and a sold-out run in New York in 2023, this unmissable musical comedy will receive a new production at the National, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello.
Joining this new production in London are Chumisa Dornford-May (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Richard Fleeshman (Company), Harry Hadden-Paton (Downton Abbey), Cameron Johnson (Guys & Dolls), Jane Krakowski (30 Rock), Martha Plimpton (Sweat), and Paulo Szot (South Pacific).
They join the previously announced Tracie Bennett (Follies) and Denis O’Hare (Tartuffe), who reprise their roles from the original production in New York, and Rory Kinnear (No Time to Die) who will be joining this new production in London. Further casting to be announced.
Leo and Marianne Brink have found the ideal spot to take their friends. With great reviews, impeccable service and an extensive menu it seems like nothing could go wrong. But after a series of strange events interrupt their meal, they soon realise they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.
The production will feature set and costume design by David Zinn, choreography by Sam Pinkleton, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, additional arrangements by Alexander Gemignani, lighting by Natasha Katz, sound by Tom Gibbons, and casting by Bryony Jarvis-Taylor.
