Diana (musical)

Diana is a musical with music and lyrics by David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, and a book by DiPietro, based on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.[1]

Diana: A New Musical
MusicDavid Bryan
LyricsDavid Bryan and Joe DiPietro
BookJoe DiPietro
BasisDiana, Princess Of Wales
Productions2019 La Jolla Playhouse

Productions

Previews for Diana began on February 19, 2019 at the La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere of Diana opened the following month on March 3. The limited run was extended twice and closed on April 14, 2019.[1] The production was directed by Christopher Ashley with choreography by Kelly Devine. Costumes were designed by William Ivey Long, Scenic design was designed by David Zinn, Lighting was designed by Natasha Katz, and Sound was designed by Gareth Owen. The production's orchestrations were composed by John Clanchy.[2]

Following the La Jolla production, the producers continued workshopping the musical.[3] The production was eventually picked up and began previews at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway on March 2, 2020[4] with the same directing team.[5]

The show was planned to open on March 31, 2020 but on March 12 the show suspended production due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before opening, the show will be recorded with no audience to be released to streaming platforms, including Netflix. The production is planning on opening after the release of the film.[6]

Musical numbers

La Jolla Playhouse[7]

Broadway

Casting
Character 2019 La Jolla Playhouse[7] 2021 Broadway
Princess Diana Jeanna de Waal
Camilla Parker Bowles Erin Davie
Prince Charles Roe Hartrampf
Queen Elizabeth II / Barbara Cartland Judy Kaye
Johnnie Spencer Eric Coles
Paul Burrell Bruce Dow
James Hewitt Gareth Keegan
Andrew Morton Nathan Lucrezio
Young Diana Lauren Livia Muehl
Colin Jamen Nanthakumar André Jordan
Graham Chris Medlin
Andrew Parker Bowles Zach Adkins
Sarah Spencer Holly Ann Butler

Reception

The La Jolla production received mixed reviews from critics.[8] Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times wrote,: "The score is actually closer to commercial Broadway in the early aughts, an even more dated style to my ear."[9]

References
  1. "Diana Musical Extends for Second Time at La Jolla Playhouse". Playbill. February 21, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  2. "La Jolly Playhouse Press Release" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-06-13.
  3. "'Diana': Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. April 11, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  4. Gans, Andrew (August 12, 2019). "Diana Musical, About Late Princess Diana, Will Play Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
  5. "Diana: A True Musical Story | Official Site". thedianamusical.com. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
  6. McPhee, Ryan (August 12, 2020). "Broadway's Diana Musical to Be Filmed for Netflix Release". Plabill. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  7. "Diana (program)" (PDF). La Jolla Playhouse. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  8. "Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on DIANA at La Jolla Playhouse". BroadwayWorld. March 11, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  9. "Review: In the new 'Diana,' the British princess seems as American as a Broadway musical". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
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