Andrew Barth Feldman to star in new musical from Spring Awakening writers, opening in London

Stage and screen star Andrew Barth Feldman will make his London stage debut this autumn.

The actor, best known for his Broadway performance in Dear Evan Hansen and for starring opposite Jennifer Lawrence in the film No Hard Feelings, will lead the production at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 2 November to 5 December 2026, with a press night on 6 November.

NERO has a book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik (the duo behind the multi-award-winning Spring Awakening), with direction by Lindsay Posner.

The new musical follows the young Nero before he became one of history’s most infamous rulers, exploring his ambitions as an artist and performer before his rise to power.

The creative team includes choreographer James Cousins, musical supervisor and vocal arranger Phil Bateman, musical director Ben McQuigg, designer Georgia Lowe, lighting designer Robbie Butler, sound designer Tony Gayle, casting director Harry Blumenau, associate choreographer Georges Hanns, costume supervisor Maybelle Laye and props supervisor Eve.

The production is produced by SeenSee Company and Park Myung Sung, with general management by Lambert Jackson.

Tickets are on sale now.