From Here to Eternity the musical is the new Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson show in London. The musical 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.
It’s Pearl Harbor, 1941, where the girls sing “don’cha like Hawaii”, the men of rifle platoon, G Company sing the blues, and where even on an army base in the middle of paradise, or rather Hawaii, love and desire are never very far away. The troubled and misunderstood Private Prewitt falls head over heels in love with the kind hearted escort club girl Lorene. His commanding platoon officer, Sergeant Warden, embarks on a dangerous affair with his commanding officer’s wife, Karen. The scene is set From Here to Eternity on an explosive collision course, the lives of both men are on a path they cannot control. Love, anger, fury and passion all against the backdrop of the approaching World War II, the worlds of the four lovers and the soldiers of G Company are dramatically tested, tensed and finally ripped apart in this dramatic but poignant musical epic that promises to set the London stage alight.
Don’t miss the world premiere of Tim Rice’s magnificent new epic musical From Here To Eternity. Adapted from one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century, this gripping tale of illicit love and army life is a breathtaking, romantic and excitingly original new show in London that is set to join the front rank of great London musical shows.
Lyricist Tim Rice is a multi-award winning lyricist, having won Oscars, Golden Globes, Tony Awards and Grammy Awards for his work. Tim Rice is probably best is best known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, and additional songs for the 2011 West End revival of The Wizard of Oz. Tim Rice has also written the lyrics for a host of Disney classics including: Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast,and King David and of course most famously Disney’s The Lion King at the Lyceum theatre.
The show in London is written by Bill Oakes and will be directed by Tamara Harvey, who has a host of previous theatre credits to her name.
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 in their classic love embrace rolling around in the surf on the beach.
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. The intimacy of all being cooped up on a paradise island and the trials and tribulations that escalate.
From Here to Eternity is set in 1941, Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt is transferred to rifle Company “G,” based on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Captain Holmes, knowing that Prewitt is a proficient boxer, urges Prewitt to join the boxing team to help win the regimental boxing trophy. Prewitt refuses, but does not divulge his reasons. The Captain is incensed and 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 in order to change Prewit’s mind. 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. Maggio is picked on by a barrack sergeant, but is saved by Warden. The aggression spills over in to open fights, ultimately with tragic consequences. I won’t spoil your enjoyment by giving away the ending.
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
he 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.
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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.
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