Bonnie and Clyde musical film with Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann to be released next month
Exclusive: Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, originally staged at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, will be available for streaming on demand next month.
The musical, with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, and a book by Ivan Menchell, tells the story of Bonnie and Clyde, two small-town kids who became notorious folk heroes in America.
The production, directed by Nick Winston and filmed during two concert stagings in January 2022, stars Jeremy Jordan, known for originating the role of Clyde Barrow on Broadway in 2011, alongside Frances Mayli McCann, who originated the role of Bonnie in the West End.
Joining them in the cast are George Maguire as Buck, Natalie McQueen as Blanche, Trevor Dion Nicholas as Preacher, Liam Tamne as Ted, Casey Al-Shaqsy as Stella, Simon Anthony as Cop/Bud/Archie/Deputy Johnson, Gillian Bevan as Cummie Barrow/Eleanor, Eloise Davies as Trish, Adrian Grove as Henry Barrow, Debbie Kurup as Governor Miriam Ferguson, Matthew Malthouse as Bob Alcorn, Jeremy Secomb as Judge/Sheriff Schmid, Russell Wilcox as Captain Frank Hamer, and Julie Yammanee as Emma Parker.
“Playing Clyde Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde has been one of the highlights of my career,” Jordan said today. “I was delighted to reprise the role, alongside the fantastic Frances Mayli McCann as Bonnie, for a special concert staging at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2022 and am beyond thrilled to be able to share that version of the show with audiences worldwide.”
McCann added: “Playing the role alongside the original Clyde, Broadway star Jeremy Jordan, was such an incredible experience… I’m thrilled and excited to share our concert from the Drury Lane Theatre in the West End, with audiences across the world!”
Watch the trailer for the movie here:
First look photos have also been released:
It is produced by David Treatman and Brett Sullivan, with executive producers Max Johnson, Adam Paulden, Darren Bell, and Jason Haigh-Ellery. The production has musical direction by Katy Richardson, set and costume design by Philip Whitcomb, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, and sound design by Tom Marshall. The production manager is Phil McCandlish, company stage manager Graham Harrison, deputy stage manager Anne Baxter, assistant stage manager Tom Fisher, and dialect coach Charmian Hoare, with children’s casting by Keston and Keston.
The band is made up of assistant musical director Chris Poon, Kate Ingram, Hannah Lawrance, Kobi Pham, Jack Pennifold, Zach Okonkwo, Elliot Lyte, and Annie Blake.
Treatman said today: “For many, exposure to musical theatre begins at home or in school, and my hope is that worldwide audiences will bring Bonnie and Clyde into their auditoriums and living rooms… We were able to capture an extraordinary presentation of this beloved show in an unusually vital way. There is an electricity that courses through the performances that we were able to translate to the screen through the excellence of the artists involved at every level of the production, and an innovative approach to the taping.
“While nothing can replace the live experience, our film harnesses the power of cinema to capture its essence, preserving the energy of live performance while embracing the advantages of film, delivering both the danger and excitement of the stage alongside the intimacy and intention of the camera at a price that is more financially accessible.”
Pre-orders for Bonnie and Clyde the Musical: Filmed Live can be made at www.bonnieclydelive.com ahead of its release on 24 June 2024.
