On the Twentieth Century

Bridewell Theatre, Bride Lane, London
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This event ended on Saturday 29th of October 2016
Admission
£12.50 - £17
Venue Information
Bridewell Theatre
Bride Lane (off Fleet Street), EC4Y 8EQ
Nearest Tube/Rail Stations
City Thameslink 0.08 miles

Directed By: Matt Bentley
Written By: Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Cy Coleman
Presented By: Geoids Musical Theatre

Recently revived to acclaim on Broadway starring Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century is a screwball comedy with book and lyrics by the team behind Singing in the Rain and music by Cy Coleman (Sweet Charity, Little Me, City of Angels). Set in the 1920s, it focuses on egomaniacal theatre producer Oscar Jaffee and his volatile personal and professional relationship with the arrogant film actress Lily Garland.

After four flops in a row, Jaffee is facing ruin. He books a suite on the luxury train the Twentieth Century Limited, heading from Chicago to New York City. Also on board are Garland and her new beau, narcissistic heartthrob Bruce Granit. Jaffee hopes he can lure Garland back to the stage and salvage his sinking career. She is just as determined to escape his charm and a battle of wits begins.

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