The Cher Show (musical)

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The Cher Show
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Opening Night Broadway Playbill
Music Various Artists
Lyrics Various Artists
Book Rick Elice
Basis The life and songs of Cher
Premiere June 12, 2018 (2018-06-12): Oriental Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Productions 2018 Chicago
2018 Broadway
2022 UK Tour

The Cher Show is a jukebox musical with a book by Rick Elice that tells the story of the life and career of Cher, using songs that she performed throughout her career. The part of Cher is played by three actresses: one portraying her in the 1950s and 60s (nicknamed "Babe"), one for the 1970s (nicknamed "Lady"), and one for the 1980s and 90s (nicknamed "Star"). The three interact with each other and help each other out at various points.

The musical had its world premiere at the Oriental Theatre, Chicago, on June 12, 2018, and opened on Broadway in December 2018. The Original Cast Album was released on digital platforms on April 12, 2019, and was released to physical CD on May 10, 2019. The Cher Show played its final Broadway performance on August 18, 2019. An overhauled production launched at the Leicester Curve in April 2022, before embarking on a UK tour.

Original Broadway production

The Cher Show made its world premiere at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on June 12, 2018, and officially opened its out of town try-out on June 28 and ran until July 14.[1] The final performance experienced technical difficulties and forced the show to close one day early, on July 14 (Instead of July 15), 2018.[2] Following its Chicago run, the musical began previews on Broadway on November 1, 2018, and officially opened on December 3, 2018, at the Neil Simon Theatre.[1][3]

The musical's book is by Rick Elice, direction by Jason Moore, choreography by Christopher Gattelli,[3] and orchestrations, arrangements and musical supervision by Daryl Waters and additional orchestrations by Steve Orich. Cher's longtime costumer Bob Mackie is the costume designer, with set designers Christine Jones and Brett J. Banakis, lighting designer Kevin Adams, and sound designer Nevin Steinberg.[4] The producers of the show are Jeffrey Seller, Flody Suarez and Cher.[5]

The Cher Show won Tony Awards for Stephanie J. Block (Lead Actress in a Musical) and for Bob Mackie (Costume Design for a Musical).

The Cher Show ended its run on Broadway on August 18, 2019, having played 34 previews and 296 regular performances. A touring production has been announced to premiere in 2021 after the original launch date of October, 2020 in Rochester, New York was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] However, as of August 2022, the tour has yet to begin.

2022/2023 UK tour

In May 2021, a new touring production was announced in the UK and Ireland from April 2022 to April 2023 directed by Arlene Phillips and featuring choreography from Oti Mabuse.[7] Casting for the tour will include Millie O'Connell as Babe, Danielle Steers as Lady and Debbie Kurup as Star. The show will differ from the Broadway production with modifications to the show's music, Rick Elice's book, and the costumes; which will be redesigned by Gabriella Slade (Six[8]).[9] It also has set design by Tom Rogers, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Dan Samson, wigs, hair and make-up design by Sam Cox, music production by Gary Hickeson, musical supervision by Rich Morris.[10]

Principal Casts

Character Workshop
(2017)[11]		 Chicago
(2018)[12]		 Broadway
(2018)		 UK & Ireland tour (2022–23) [13] Maine (2022) Long Island (2022)
Star Lesli Margherita Stephanie J. Block Debbie Kurup Sara Gettelfinger Aléna Watters
Lady Lena Hall Teal Wicks Danielle Steers Charissa Hogeland
Babe Jillian Mueller Micaela Diamond Millie O'Connell Madeline Hudelson
Sonny Bono Jarrod Spector Lucas Rush Dino Nicandros
Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank* N/A Michael Berresse Jake Mitchell David Engel
Rob Camilletti/Lee** Michael Campayno Sam Ferriday Zack Zaromatidis Alexander Ríos
Gregg Allman/John Southall** Matthew Hydzik Matthew Hydzik John Rochette
Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball*** Emily Skinner Tori Scott Angie Schworer
^* Role changed to solely Bob Mackie for UK/Ireland tour[14]
^** Characters combined into single role of Gregg Allman/Rob Camilletti/Phil Spector/John Southall for UK/Ireland tour[14]
^*** Role changed to solely Georgia Holt for UK/Ireland tour[14]

Musical numbers

Broadway production

† Not featured on Original Broadway Cast Recording

2022 UK Tour

Songs listed as they appear in the official set list.

Finale (Medley comprising, in order, "Believe", "Strong Enough", "Woman's World", "Dov'è L'amore", "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)", "I Found Someone", and "Believe".)

Awards and nominations

Original Broadway production

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2019 Tony Award Best Actress in a Musical Stephanie J. Block Won
Best Costume Design of a Musical Bob Mackie Won
Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kevin Adams Nominated
Drama Desk Award[15] Outstanding Actress in a Musical Stephanie J. Block Won
Outstanding Orchestrations Daryl Waters Nominated
Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Bob Mackie Won
Outstanding Wig and Hair Design Charles G. LaPointe Won
Drama League Award[16] Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Nominated
Distinguished Performance Award Stephanie J. Block Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award[17] Outstanding Actress In a Musical Won
Outstanding Choreographer Christopher Gattelli Nominated
Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Bob Mackie Won
Theatre World Award[18] Outstanding Debut Performance Micaela Diamond Honoree
Chita Rivera Award[19] Ambassadors for the Arts Award Cher, Flody Squarez, Jeffery Seller Honorees
Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show Nominated
Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show Ashley Blair Fitzgerald Won
Artios Award[20] New York Broadway Theatre - Musical Bernie Telsey, Patrick Goodwin Nominated

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