Benny & Joon is a delightful new musical comedy based on the beloved hit film. Sweetly romantic and genuinely touching, it tells the story of Joon, an eccentric young woman, her protective older brother, and the charming and whimsical Sam, whose exuberant love for Joon changes them forever.
With his perfect impressions of Buster Keaton and his playful spirit, Sam shows Benny and Joon a new way to see the world. It is a moving love story full of magic and madness, unforgettable characters and a beguiling score.
Benny & Joon, Book by Kirsten Guenther, Music by Nolan Gasser, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, explores what happens when we step out of our comfort zone and take a leap toward love.
As it prepares for an expected UK premiere, two 75-minute first-look workshop performances of Benny & Joon will take place at 5pm on Monday 14 November and 3pm on Tuesday 15 November. Tickets go on sale today at The Other Palace with £10 seats available to the public.
The cast features:
Christine Allado (Ruthie), George Blagden (Sam), Hannah Elles (Joon), Jak Malone (Waldo),Landi Oshinowo (Dr. Cruz), Simon-Anthony Rhoden (Mike), Andrew Samonsky (Benny), Eric Stroud (Larry),
Creative team:
Jack Cummings III – Director, J. Oconer Navarro – Musical Director, Scott Rink – Choreographer, Will Burton – Casting Director, Kirsten Guenther – Writer (Book), Nolan Gasser – Composer, Mindi Dickstein – Lyricist, Larry Hirschhorn – Producer
Aria Entertainment – General Manager
Aria Entertainment was founded in 2012 by Producer Katy Lipson. In 10 years, she has produced over 70 productions in the West End, Off-West End and across the UK. She most recently produced the World Première of Jack Holden’s ‘Cruise’ (Duchess Theatre) which was nominated for a 2022 Oliver Award for the Best New Play and which returned to the West End in August 2022 for a limited season at the Apollo Theatre. Other recent productions include, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (UK Tour), Zorro – The Musical and Broken Wings (Charing Cross Theatre), the West End transfer of The Last Five Years (Garrick Theatre) and A-Typical Rainbow (Turbine Theatre). Current projects include: The Osmonds and The Cher Show (UK Tours); From Here to Eternity (CharingCross Theatre) and Claus – The Musical (The Lowry, Salford).
2 workshop performances
Monday 14 November at 5pm
Tuesday 15 November at 3pm
The Other Palace, 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BJ
Tickets: £10
