Further casting announced for Opening Night

## Who are the cast of *Opening Night*? Joining **Sheridan Smith** as Myrtle Gordon in *Opening Night* at Gielgud Theatre will be **Hadley Fraser** as Manny Victor, **Shira Haas** as Nancy Stein, **Amy Lennox** as Dorothee Victor, **Nicola Hughes** as Sarah Goode and **John Marquez** as David Samuels. ## What is *Opening Night* about? Adapted from **John Cassavetes**' legendary 1977 film, *Opening Night* follows Myrtle Gordon (Sheridan Smith), a famous but troubled actress, as she attempts to stage her comeback with a touring production of The Second Woman. However, the drama soon spills offstage when Gordon encounters an obsessive teenage fan, Nancy. The meeting between the faded star and her die-hard devotee takes a sinister turn, and soon Gordon's turmoil forces everyone within the company to deliver the performance of their lives. Can the theatre troupe perform the roles needed, or will they crack under pressure? ## Who are the creatives of *Opening Night*? **Ivo van Hove** serves as the director and provides book, with **Rufus Wainwright** as composer, lyricist, and orchestrator. **Nigel Lilley** is responsible for musical supervision and musical direction. **Jan Versweyveld** is set, lighting, and video designer, **An D’Huys** is the costume designer, and **Tom Gibbons** and **Alex Twiselton** collaborate as sound designers. **Polly Bennett** handles movement and choreography. **Daniel Raggett** serves as the associate director, with **Julia Horan** CDG as the casting director. ### *Opening Night* tickets are available now! Get ready for an exciting dive into the chaotic life of Myrtle Gordon, a once radiant but troubled actress portrayed with incredible passion by the amazing Sheridan Smith.

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