JOY: A New Musical will make its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 20 February to 10 April 2027, with a press night scheduled for 4 March 2027.
Produced by Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer Sandi Moran, the musical tells the remarkable true story of Joy Mangano, the inventor behind the Miracle Mop, whose persistence and entrepreneurial spirit transformed a simple household innovation into a global success story.
Following a successful Off-Broadway run in 2025, JOY charts Mangano’s journey as a single mother living in suburban Long Island who is determined to build a better future for her family. After inventing the Miracle Mop and securing a life-changing appearance on QVC, she goes from aspiring inventor to successful entrepreneur in a story centred on ambition, resilience and self-belief.
Joy Mangano said: “From selling out on QVC in the 90s to taking centre stage in London with JOY: A New Musical – what an incredible journey! Seeing my life set to music is beyond spectacular. If audiences leave with more joy in their hearts and bigger dreams in their minds, then that’s the real magic!”
The production features music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, with a book by Tony Award-winning producer Ken Davenport. Direction comes from Lorin Latarro, with choreography by Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Joshua Bergasse.
The wider creative team includes set designer Lu Herbert, costume designer Tina McCartney, video designer David Bengali and musical supervisor Andy Einhorn.
Director Lorin Latarro said: “I am excited for London audiences to experience the new musical JOY, a real-life story so inspiring, funny and poignant. AnnMarie Milazzo’s music is breathtaking and witty.”
The musical made its Off-Broadway debut at New York’s Laura Pels Theatre in 2025, where Betsy Wolfe starred as Joy Mangano. Its arrival in London will introduce UK audiences to the inspiring true story behind one of America’s most successful self-made businesswomen.
Casting for the UK premiere will be announced at a later date.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
