Theatre Royal Brighton is excited to welcome the UK & Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical from Tue 24 Jun – Sat 28 Jun, following sell-out seasons in London and New York and a UK & Ireland tour.
After a sensational tour captivating audiences across the country, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is set to take its final bow in Brighton. As the tour comes to a close, Brighton audiences will have one last chance to experience the thrilling production live on stage.
Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is packed with ‘90s pop classics including the songs of Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more!
Step siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil engage in a cruel bet: Kathryn goads Sebastian into attempting to seduce Annette Hargrove, the headmaster’s virtuous daughter.
Weaving a web of secrets and temptation, their crusade wreaks havoc on the students at their exclusive Manhattan high school. It’s not long before the duo become entangled in their own web of deception and unexpected romance, with explosive results…
The iconic movie set to the decade’s best songs is an irresistible combination and with over forty 4 and 5 star reviews, it’s the ultimate ‘90s night out.
Abbie Budden (Jill in Jack and the Beanstalk, Ipswich Regent Theatre, Heidi in [Title of Show], Southwark Playhouse and Phoenix Arts Club) will return to the role of Annette Hargrove, with Will Callan (Marius in Les Misérables, West End & UK and Ireland tour) as Sebastian Valmont, Nic Myers (Alternate Sally Bowles in Cabaret, West End) as Kathryn Merteuil, Lucy Carter (Babies: A New Musical, The Other Palace) as Cecile Caldwell / Marci Greenbaum, Luke Conner Hall (The Choir of Man, Arts Theatre) as Blaine Tuttle, Joe Simmons (Pippin, 50th Anniversary Concert) as Greg McConnell, Gabriella Williams (Betty Haynes in White Christmas, The Mill at Sonning) as Mrs Bunny Caldwell / Dr Greenbaum and Kevin Yates (Ain’t Too Proud, West End) as Ronald Clifford. Completing the cast are Olivia Brookes (Ali in MAMMA MIA!, West End), Ben Fenwick (Heathers, West End and UK Tour), Sophie Hutchinson (Heathers, The Other Palace) and Onuri Smith (Jack and the Beanstalk, Cliffs Pavilion).
Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is directed by Jonathan O’Boyle (Hair, Rain Man, Pippin, Aspects of Love), choreographed by Gary Lloyd (Heathers, Thriller Live, Carrie the Musical) who is also Associate Director with set and costume design by Polly Sullivan, lighting design by Nick Richings and sound design by Chris Whybrow. The Musical Supervisor is Jeremy Wootton and Musical Director is Will Joy. Associate Choreographer is Emma Hunter, Intimacy Co-ordinator is Rebecca Reaney and Fight Director is Bret Yount.
Produced by Bill Kenwright, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble and based on the original hit film by Roger Kumble and originally produced by Eva Price.
Audiences can catch Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical at Theatre Royal Brighton from Tue 24 Jun – Sat 28 Jun. Tickets are available via ATGtickets.com/Brighton.
