The highly anticipated UK premiere of Little Dancer – A New Musical In Concert will take place at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 27 July 2025, for one night only.
The production features an internationally acclaimed creative team, including Olivier and Tony Award-winning writers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, with direction and choreography by two-time Olivier and five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman.
Joining the previously announced Tiler Peck as Young Marie van Goethem, Julian Ovenden as Edgar Degas, and Laura Pitt-Pulford as Adult Marie are a host of celebrated performers.
Newly announced cast members include David Albury as Christian, Imogen Amos as Charlotte, Imogen Bailey as Antoinette, Josefina Gabrielle as Martine, Debbie Kurup as Mary Cassatt, and Rohan Tickell as Corbeil.
The ensemble features Derek Aidoo, Adam Crossley, Sebastian Goffin, Josie Harbertson, Jacob Hughes, Britt Lenting, Nell Martin, Gabriela Rodriguez, Holly Saw, Lowri Shone, Jessica Templeton, Gabriella Tooma, and Jack Wilcox.
Amy Ruggiero will serve as Off-Stage Young Marie Cover, with Simi Jolaoso and Ying Ua Li as Soprano Booth Singers.
Little Dancer is inspired by the real-life story behind Edgar Degas’ iconic sculpture and has previously enjoyed sold-out runs in Washington D.C. and Seattle.
The musical features a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, the award-winning team behind Ragtime, Anastasia, and Once on This Island.
Susan Stroman said:
“I find Little Dancer to be a life-affirming piece of theater. It was certainly inspiring and uplifting to create. To me, the show is beautiful, entertaining, interesting, but most importantly, profound. Marie wanted to be a great dancer, and inadvertently, through art, became the most famous dancer in the world.”
Lynn Ahrens added:
“For a writer, finding a story that’s never been told is like striking gold. Little Dancer is one of those rare stories: an unknown girl, a famous artist, and a work of art that rocked the world. It’s an absolute thrill to bring this work to the London stage and I can’t wait for our audience to experience it.”
Stephen Flaherty said:
“The musical world of Little Dancer is rich, evocative and romantic. Its music sweeps you into the magical world of Edgar Degas and the Paris Opera Ballet. It’s been my absolute pleasure to create this world with my collaborators, and we are thrilled it will be coming to London’s historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane this summer in concert!”
The creative team also includes Beowulf Boritt (Scenic Design), William Ivey Long (Costume Design), Ken Billington (Lighting Design), and Kai Harada (Sound Design). Casting is by Jill Green CDG.
Little Dancer is produced by Anita Waxman Productions, Tegan Summer Theatricals, Shea Theatricals, Patricia R. Klausner & Sharon Carr, with general management by Anthology Theatre Productions.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
