From Here to Eternity is the new show in London coming to the Shaftesbury theatre in the heart of the West End in September this year.
The show is a stage adaptation of the 1953 epic film From Here to Eternity starring Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Montgomery Clift, Frank Sinatra, Ernest Borgnine and Donna Reed. The film itself was based on the book From Here to Eternity by James Jones.
The film, From Here to Eternity, won an amazing 8 Oscars out of 13 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best supporting Actor for Frank Sinatra and Best Supporting Actress for Donna Reed.
The iconic scene from the film From Here to Eternity is of course Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr classic love embrace rolling around in the surf on the beach. I wonder how they will capture that scene on the stage in the theatre?
Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in From Here to Eternity
The story revolves around a regiment of U.S. soldiers stationed in Hawaii in the months prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in World War Two.
From Here to Eternity is set in 1941, Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt is transferred to Company “G,” based on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Captain Holmes urges Prewitt to join the boxing team to help win the regimental boxing trophy. Prewitt refuses, the Captain retaliates by making his army life hell. Unable to break Prewitt’s spirit, Holmes orders Sergeant Warden to prepare court martial papers. Warden, however, suggests they increase his company punishment. The other officers assist in the conspiracy. Prewitt is supported only by his friend, Private Angelo Maggio.
Meanwhile, Sergeant Warden begins an affair with the Captain’s neglected wife Karen, so further increasing the complications and subterfuge.
The tension increases with various confrontations between officers and the soldiers. Underlying liaisons and love affairs stretch the tension further still and cause animosities between the soldiers. Aggression spills over in to open fights, ultimately with tragic consequences.
From Here to Eternity is an epic tale of love and hate with some poignant scenes as well as truly uplifting moments. This will be the first time that it has been adapted for the London theatre and it promises to be an exciting show. As soon as we have more information on casting we will publish the latest news on showsinLondon.co.uk
The show in London previews from the 13th September 2013, with the opening press gala night at the Shaftesbury theatre on Wednesday 23rd October.
Performance times are 7.30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays with two matinee shows each week on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m.
Discount tickets for groups go on sale from 1st March 2013 with best available seats available to groups of 10+ at just £39.50 each. And if you can muster a group of 20+ then tickets can be purchased for just £35 each.
School rates for 10+ for best Available seats are £25 per ticket plus 1 free teacher ticket, valid Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings and Wednesday Matinees.
Tickets for From Here to Eternity are available from showsinlondon.co.uk or call one of our friendly team of experts on 0871 976 976 7. Tickets for priority bookers go on sale from the 2nd April 2013 with tickets for general sale starting on the 5th April 2013.
Bookings for tickets will be taken for performances up until 26th April 2014, so be sure to get in early to avoid disappointment.
