Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester will stream a concert featuring the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Last month the venue was forced to cancel the UK theatrical premiere of Rodgers Hammerstein’s Cinderella, while the ongoing coronavirus crisis kept theatres closed.
However, West End stars and cast members from Cinderella will unite for a special online concert which will be streamed on 26 April. The concert will feature highlights from the likes of Oklahoma!, Carousel and South Pacific.
Update – watch a performance from the concert here
The venue, a registered charity, is asking for donations here.
Appearing in the concert will be Maria Friedman, Louise Dearman and Sophie-Louise Dann, alongside performers that had been cast in Cinderella – Matthew Blaker, Julie Yammanee and Georgie Buckland. Buckland was due to make her stage debut in the titular role after being found through an open call.
Also joining are Joel-Harper Jackson (Little Women), …