Would you go to watch it?
There’s almost only one art form that has so far been untapped to narrate the life of the world’s most famous princess - a musical. But we can now add that to the list as an American production calledfinishes its premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in California, with plans to move to Broadway after further workshopping.
As well as exploring her relationship with Charles and the rest of the royals , it focuses on a lot of her incredible achievements, such as being one of the only famous people to address the AIDS crisis publicly. It also shows the deep connections she made with those suffering. Although the production is American, not all of the actors are, with English actor Jeanna de Waal playing the titular role . Playing Charles is Roe Hartrampf, while Erin Davie plays Parker Bowles and Tony Award winner Judy Kaye plays the Queen. In the director’s seat isTony Award winner Christopher Ashley, with a score from Bon Jovi’s David Bryan. So impressive names all round, then.
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