”Bonnie and Clyde” announces xxx

Further casting has been revealed for the West End return of Bonnie and Clyde.

The Tony-nominated piece, which is penned by Ivan Menchell, Frank Wildhorn and Don Black, follows the true story of two outlaws who go on a murderous spree across the nation – gaining fame in the process. The musical was first seen on Broadway with Jeremy Jordan playing Clyde – with Jordan having returned for three Theatre Royal Drury Lane concerts in January 2022 (which have been filmed for future release).

It received a glowing review from WhatsOnStage, being described as “an excellent production firing on all cylinders.”

The returning production will play at the Garrick Theatre on Charing Cross Road from 4 March 2023 for a strictly limited 11-week season. Tickets are on sale now.

Set to appear in leading roles will be Frances Mayli McCann (Heathers) and Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet), with the duo set to be joined by returning cast members George Maguire (Sunny Afternoon) as Buck, with Cleve September (Hamilton) as Ted.

Joining the show will be Jodie Steele (Heathers the Musical, Six) as Blanche with Dom Hartley-Harris (Rent) as xxxx.

The production, which previously played at the Arts Theatre, is directed by Nick Winston (Mame) with set and costume design by Philip Witcomb.The creative team also features musical supervisor Katy Richardson, with the show featuring arrangements and orchestrations by John McDaniel, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, sound design by Tom Marshall, video design by Nina Dunn and casting by Jim Arnold.

It was nominated for four WhatsOnStage Awards including Best New Musical, with winners to be revealed in 13 days’ time.