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Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman at The Carson Center For The Performing Arts

Why see Pretty Woman?

Walking down the street on its first national tour!

After delighting audiences on Broadway Vivian and Edward are bringing their whirlwind romance on their first national tour! 

Even though we all know Pretty Woman, the creators of this upcoming musical know the original storyline won't go down to well with modern audiences. Therefore, the Vivian we once knew will now be a stronger and a more independent heroine for the 21st century.

This stage adaptation packs quite a creative punch. Marshall's vision is fulfilled by the movie's scribe J.F Lawton in penning the libretto, while Canadian rock god Bryan Adams and his songwriting partner Jim Vallance provide the score. Directing and choreographing the show is two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, On Your Feet!).

What is Pretty Woman about?

A ruthless and driven business tycoon, Edward specializes in taking over businesses and then selling them off, piece by piece, totally unsympathetic to the hundreds of employees' lives he destroys. During a trip to LA, he finds himself without a partner for series of schmaltzy functions, so hires a sex worker to act as his escort. The lady of the night he chooses is Vivian, who much like Edward, goes about her work with a clinical detachment.

As their week together progresses, this usually isolated couple find themselves utterly comfortable in each other's company and discover that they might just be falling for each other. Can this blossoming romance turn both of their lives around?

Did you know?

The movie may be a light and charming romance, but the story started out very differently. The original script was a dark drama, with a much more downbeat ending. Once Gere and Roberts were cast, however, it was clear that the pair generated such chemistry together that the movie's tone needed to be lightened.

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 25 minutes, including one intermission.

Dates

Jan 23, 2025

Upcoming Performances

Cast

  • Ellie Baker as Vivian Ward
  • Chase Wolfe as Edward Lewis
  • Rae Davenport as Kit De Luca
  • Adam Du Plessis as Happy Man
  • Liam Searcy as Philip Stuckey
  • Kerry D'Jovanni as David Morse
  • Sarah Wang as Violetta

Further cast

Matthew Blum, Brianna Clark, Vincent Diperi, Lauren Esser, Charlie Fusari, Steven Gagliano, Justin Glass, Christian Maxwell Henry, Alexandra Kinsley, Joshua Kring, Bethany Mcdonald, Robert Miller, Hank Santos, Taylor M. Sheppard, Devyn Trondson, Elana Val

Reviews

Our review

Bold, Nostalgic, Romantic

Our reviewer Saadiqah saw the production on the West End, here's what she thought!

Saadiqah Gardner

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Customer reviews

66 reviews, average rating: (2.7 Stars)

J. Miller

Pretty Woman

I am not the biggest fan of Musicals. I thoroughly enjoyed the show. It was very entertaining from beginning to end. I loved the humor that was sprinkled in. Highly recommend going to see it. ... Read more

Rita Clark

Loved Pretty Woman

My husband husband and I really enjoyed the play. No...she is not Julia Roberts. No...he is not Richard Gere. Who is?? It took a little while to like the male lead but we got into to play and accepted his role. We liked his voice and the songs he sang. The next day we were both putting up the play's songs on Google. We felt like the play told the story well...even with a couple changes. The dancing scenes were good and the comedy thrown in kept it lively. My husband and I are at a loss reading so many negative reviews. Each to their own responses about the play...but..we have to say...we loved it. It was a great way to start our Broadway Season package. ... Read more

Rita Andrada

Top favorite

I was pleasantly surprised by this touring broadway musical, and I have seen many shows on Broadway and on tour. This is one of my all time favorite of all of the shows I have ever seen. The cast, the transitions, the adaptation, the choreography, and the music were all wonderful. It was really a fun show that was so uplifting and feel good that was missing from the movie. The show I saw had an understudy named, Natalie Bourgeois, playing Vivian who was absolutely fabulous. She had the singing chops, and the acting and dance skills to bring a wonderful fresh new life to her character. What a performance. The whole ensemble was really good and the opera singer, Happy Man, and Kit really stood out. I highly encourage everyone to see this really fun and awesome show while it is still on tour. ... Read more
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