Days of Wine and Roses (musical)

Days of Wine and Roses is a 2023 stage musical with music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, and a book by Craig Lucas. It is based on the 1962 film of the same name, which itself is based on the 1958 teleplay of the same name.

Days of Wine and Roses
The Musical
Broadway Promotional Poster
MusicAdam Guettel
LyricsAdam Guettel
BookCraig Lucas
Basis
Days of Wine and Roses
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PremiereMay 5, 2023: Linda Gross Theater
Productions2023 Off-Broadway

The musical premiered Off-Broadway in May 2023 to highly positive reviews. The production starred Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James with direction by Michael Greif. In September of the same year, it was announced that the production would open on Broadway in the spring of 2024 with O'Hara, James, and Greif returning.[1]

Productions

Off-Broadway (2023)

The show debuted in New York at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater. in 2023, with previews beginning on May 5 and a premiere on June 5. It ran for a limited engagement through July 16.[2] It is directed by Michael Greif with choreography by Sergio Trujillo and Karla Puno Garcia. The production also features scenic design by Lizzie Clachan, costumes by Dede Ayite, lighting by Ben Stanton, sound by Kai Harada, hair & make-up design by David Brian Brown and orchestrations by Guettel and Jamie Lawrence.[3]

On July 25, it was announced that the production had made a cast recording.[4] A release date for the album is yet to be announced.

Broadway (2024)

On September 13, 2023, it was announced that the musical would transfer to Broadway. The production is expected to begin previews on January 6, 2024, ahead of a scheduled sixteen-week limited run at Studio 54. O'Hara, and James are expected to reprise their roles in the Broadway production, as well as the entire original production team.[5] Additional casting details are yet to be announced.

Musical numbers
  • "Magic Time" – Joe
  • "The Story of the Atlantic Cable" – Kirsten
  • "There Go I" – Kirsten
  • "Evanesce" – Joe, Kirsten
  • "Sammen I himmelen" – Kirsten
  • "As the Water Loves the Stone" – Joe, Kirsten
  • "Are You Blue" – Kirsten
  • "Underdeath" – Kirsten
  • "First Breath" – Kirsten, Lila
  • "Evanesce (Reprise) " – Joe, Kirsten
  • "435" – Joe
  • "Morton Salt Girl" – Kirsten
  • "Forgiveness" – Joe
  • "As the Water Loves the Stone (Reprise) " – Kirsten, Joe
  • "Turlycue" – Kirsten, Lila
  • "Forgiveness (Reprise) " – Kirsten
  • "Lila Hangs the Moon" – Joe, Lila
  • "There Go I (Reprise)" – Joe, Kirsten

Cast and characters
Character Off-Broadway
2023
Kirsten Arnesen Kelli O'Hara
Joe Clay Brian d'Arcy James
Betty Olivia Hernandez
Rad Ted Koch
Arnesen Byron Jennings
Lila Ella Dane Morgan
Mr. Shaw Bill English
Jim Hungerford David Jennings
Mrs. Nolan Sharon Catherine Brown
  • On June 23-25, the role of Kirsten Arnesen played by Elena Shaddow due to Kelli's previously scheduled engagement.

References
  1. Paulson, Michael (2023-09-13). "'Days of Wine and Roses' Musical to Open on Broadway This Winter". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  2. Hall, Margaret (2023-06-21). "Adam Guettel Releases 6 Demos From Days of Wine and Roses as Production Extends at Atlantic Theatre Company". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  3. "Days of Wine and Roses". Atlantic Theater Company. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  4. Rabinowitz, Chloe. "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES to Release Cast Album Featuring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  5. Cullwell-Block, Logan (September 13, 2023). "Days of Wine and Roses Will Open on Broadway in 2024 With Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James". Playbill. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
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