What's New Pussycat? (musical)

What's New Pussycat? is an upcoming jukebox musical with songs of Welsh singer Tom Jones and a book by Joe DiPietro. It is based on Henry Fielding's 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling with the setting updated to the 1960s.

What's New Pussycat?
Poster for the Leeds production
MusicVarious
LyricsVarious
BookJoe DiPietro
BasisThe History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
by Henry Fielding

Development

In July 2017 it was reported that the musical was in development with Scott Ellis as director with a reading of the musical taking place with Richard Fleeshman as Tom Jones with Hannah Waddingham, Haydn Gwynne, Jason Pennycooke and Amy Lennox in the cast. It was also revealed that Flody Suarez and Ambassador Theatre Group were producing and aiming for a tryout premiere in Wales, before opening in London's West End and eventually Broadway.[1][2][3]

Production

The musical was due to have its world premiere at the Leeds Playhouse from 23 September 2020 for a limited run until 31 October. However due to the COVID-19 pandemic the production has been delayed with dates to be confirmed.[4] The production will be directed by Luke Sheppard (replacing Ellis from the development reading) and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.[5][6]

Musical numbers

The musical will feature the hit songs of Tom Jones including;

References
  1. Riedel, Michael (2017-07-25). "Get ready for a new musical about Tom Jones — sort of". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  2. Hetrick, Adam (2017-07-06). "Hannah Waddingham and Richard Fleeshman Lead Reading of Tom Jones Musical What's New Pussycat?". Playbill. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  3. "Two-Time Tony Winner Joe DiPietro on Tom Jones Musical What's New, Pussycat?: Broadway Run a 'Distinct Possibility'". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  4. "New Tom Jones musical What's New Pussycat? to be postponed until 2021 | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  5. Wiegand, Chris (2020-03-06). "Tom Jones musical What's New Pussycat? to premiere this autumn". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  6. Desk, BWW News. "Joe DiPietro Tom Jones' Musical WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT? to Play Leeds Playhouse". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
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