A coterie of West End stars bring the composer’s life to the stage
Exclusive: Casting has been revealed for the UK premiere of Saving Mozart, a new musical opening this summer at the Other Palace.
Charli Eglington’s musical follows the story of Mozart through the perspectives of the women who surrounded and influenced him, including his sister Nannerl and wife Constanze, alongside his father Leopold.
The musical premiered earlier this year in Gmunden, Austria, in association with Musical Frühling in Gmunden. A concept album is also available on streaming platforms.
The cast includes Aimie Atkinson as Nannerl, Jack Chambers as Mozart, Erin Caldwell as Constanze, Jordan Luke Gage as Salieri and Douglas Hansell as Leopold. Ensemble roles will be played by Sveva Bartolini, Harriette Benazir-White, Corey Mitchell and Alfie Simmons, with further cast to be announced.
The show is directed by Markus Olzinger, while the creative team includes Taylor Walker (choreographer), Julia Pschedezki (costume designer), Justin Williams (set designer), Ben Jacobs (lighting designer) and Ben Armstrong (casting director). Additional creative roles will be announced.