Identical (musical)
Identical is an upcoming stage musical with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and a book by Stuart Patterson. It is based on the 1949 novel Lottie and Lisa by Erich Kästner (which also became the basis for many adaptations including Disney's The Parent Trap-film series which began with a 1961 film).
| Identical | |
|---|---|
| Music | George Stiles |
| Lyrics | Anthony Drewe |
| Book | Stuart Patterson |
| Basis | Lottie and Lisa by Erich Kästner |
| Premiere | 16 July 2021: Nottingham Playhouse |
| Productions | 2021 Nottingham |
Plot
As with the novel, the musical follows the story of twin girls who were separated at birth who meet at summer camp ten years later before swapping places to reunite with their parents and live each other's lives.
Production
The musical was due to have its world premiere at the Nottingham Playhouse before transferring to the Theatre Royal, Bath over the summer of 2020. However, due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom, the production has been delayed until 2021.[1]
The production is currently scheduled to open at the Nottingham Playhouse on 16 July 2021, running until 7 August. It will be directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and produced by Kenny Wax.[2][3]
References
- "New musical Identical, based on The Parent Trap, to be postponed until 2021 | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- "New musical Identical, based on The Parent Trap, to run in Nottingham and Bath | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- "Parent Trap Musical Identical Sets World Premiere with Nottingham Playhouse". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.