Virtual Broadway revival of AMOUR to stream from 2-4 April on Stellar
Art Lab and ShowTown Productions have revealed full casting and performance information for the upcoming virtual Broadway musical revival of Amour, streaming exclusively on Stellar from 2-4 April.
Amour is set in picturesque Montmartre, in the city of Paris, with soaring music by Michel Legrand. Dusoleil is a nerdy civil servant but also a dreamer who discovers that he can walk through walls, which allows him to give bread and jewels to the deserving bourgeoisie. As he gains confidence to win over the beautiful Isabelle from her unhappy marriage, Dusoleil’s magical approach to life makes the world better for his co-workers and other Parisian locals. In a time when we all feel stuck behind walls, Amour will transport you to a world of magical fantasy in a story about love, self-worth, and dreams coming true.
The show is adapted by Marcel Ayme’s Le Passe-Muraille with an English adaptation by Jeremy Sams, and features music by Michel Legrand and a libretto by Didier van Cauwelaert. This virtual presentation is directed by Meg Fofonoff, with costume design by Jennifer Tremblay and musical direction by Sean Mayes.
The cast includes Tony Award nominee Derrick Baskin (Ain’t Too Proud), Drew Gehling (Waitress), Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Kevin Massey (A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder), Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal (Rent), Christiani Pitts (A Bronx Tale: The Musical), Jennifer Sánchez (Pretty Woman: The Musical), Thom Sesma (Sweeney Todd at Barrow Street Theatre), Vishal Vaidya (Groundhog Day), and Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York (Head Over Heels).
Fofonoff said: “I have been in love with Amour for a long time. It’s a beautiful show with perpetual relevance about shared humanity and valuing our true selves. While the show was not fully appreciated during its abbreviated Broadway run, my hope is that our virtual revival will make it available to many more people.
“Directing and producing Amour has been an exciting challenge as we pull together scenic elements, full costumes, props, and a very complicated score – all remotely. It’s only fitting for a surrealist show to come together through this surreal process, and I am in awe of and grateful to our actors for their dedication, immense talent, and spirit in going on this journey with us.”
Amour played 17 performances on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre in 2002. It was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
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