Kiss of the Spider Women announced full cast after Layton Williams withdraws
The musical will premiere at Leicester Curve on 3rd April
Obsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything.
From the legendary creators of CABARET and CHICAGO, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN returns in an electrifying new co-production from Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton.
In a brutal prison, Molina – condemned for his sexuality, and Valentin – a political prisoner, are forced into an unlikely friendship in the cell they share. To escape their harsh reality, Molina conjures dazzling fantasies of glamorous movies, spinning tales of the seductive and dangerous Spider Woman. As their conditions worsen and the line between truth and fiction blurs, the two men find a deeper connection – one that could cost them everything.
Adapted for the stage by Terrence McNally from Manuel Puig’s unforgettable novel, the original Broadway production of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Now, in its first major UK revival since 1992, this daring new production is directed by Paul Foster (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Watermill Theatre and KISS ME, KATE, Sheffield Crucible) and stars the phenomenal Anna-Jane Casey (CABARET, BILLY ELLIOT) as Aurora, the legendary actress who plays the Spider Woman, rising star Fabian Soto Pacheco (DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Luciernaga Producciónes, Teatro Auditorio Nacional, Costa Rica, DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA, Teatro Auditorio Nacional, Costa Rica and GUYS & DOLLS, Frinton Summer Theatre) as Molina (TITANIQUE, EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE) as Molina and George Blagden (WHITE CHRISTMAS, TV’s VIKINGS) as Valentin joined by Tori Scott as Moina’s Mother, Jess Buckby as Ensemble and cover Aurora, Damian Buhagiar as Guard, Davide Fienauri as Ensemble and cover Valentin, Gabriela Gracia as Marta, Alex Pinder as Ensamble and cover Molina and Jay Rincon as Warden.
Kiss of the Spider Woman has a book by Terrence McNally, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, the musical is based on the novel by Manuel Puig. Director Paul Foster, choreographer Joanna Goodwin, set designer David Woodhead, costume designer Gabriella Slade, lighting designer Howard Hudson, sound designer Matt Peploe, orchestrations and musical arrangements Sarah Travis, musical Supervisor and director Dan Glover, casting director Stuart Burt, CDG CDA, production manager Chris Easton.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
