Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical
Concert production of Frank Wildhorn and Don Black’s musical which tells the story of two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere who became the biggest folk heroes in all America. Bonnie and Clyde craved adventure - and each other. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
Where to watch
Available on demand from June 24, 2024 via https://bonnieclydelive.com/
theatrical history
Frank Wildhorn is a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy nominated American composer whose Broadway credits include Jekyll & Hyde, Wonderland, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War, Victor/Victoria, Dracula: The Musical, and Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical. In 1999, Wildhorn celebrated the rare achievement of having three shows playing concurrently on Broadway. Other musical theatre works include Carmen, Camille Claudel, Cyrano de Bergerac, Death Note: The Musical, Fist of the North Star, Mata Hari, Mitsuku, Never Say Goodbye, No Longer Human, Rudolf, Tears of Heaven, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Man Who Laughs, You Lie in April, and Xcalibur (the South Korean production was filmed live in 2021).
Industry Reading at Roundabout Theater Company
In February 2009, Roundabout Theater Company presented an industry reading of Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical. Directed by Jeff Calhoun (Newsies), with musical direction by John McDaniel, the musical starred Laura Osnes (Bandstand) and Stark Sands as the infamous duo Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The ensemble included Rob Evan, Kelsey Fowler, Natalie Hill, Michael Lanning, David Larsen, Jacob Levine, Brynn O'Malley, Geoff Packard, Tricia Paoluccio, Jessica Phillips, Nancy Ringham, Bart Shatto, Marty Thomas, Ben Thompson, Tad Wilson and Betsy Wolfe.
La Jolla Playhouse (2009)
Bonnie & Clyde received its world premier at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego on Nov 22, 2009.
Directed by Jeff Calhoun, the cast included Laura Osnes (Bonnie), Stark Sands (Clyde), Mare Winningham (Emma), Melissa van der Schyff (Blanche), Wayne Duvall (Sheriff), Claybourne Elder (Buck), and Chris Peluso (Ted) with Leslie Becker, Daniel Cooneyand Michael Lanning, as well as San Diego actors Courtney Corey, Michael Covert, Victor Hernandez, Michael Mulligan, Carly Nykanen, Mike Sears, and Jessica Watkins.
The musical was promoted as a “dark, spare vision” of Bonnie and Clyde’s story, and one that was based on historical record rather than other dramatizations of the pair.
Critics were mixed in their praise, though were almost unanimously positive about Wildhorn’s score, Calhoun’s direction, Tonin Ost’s scenic and costume design, and the performances of the cast, notably Stark Sands, Laura Osnes, and Mare Winningham.
Writing for The Los Angeles Times, theatre critic Charles McNulty had praise for many elements of the production. He stated the musical was “not without charm,” and praised Jeff Calhoun’s “seductive modern staging,” Tobin Ost’s scenic and costume design, and Aaron Rhyne’s “cunning” projection design. McNulty extolled Wildhorn’s diverse score as “undeniably impressive,” and complemented Laura Osnes and Stark Sands as ““striking” leads with “sharp musical instincts.” McNulty ultimately felt the musicall was lacking due to its uneven tone and lackluster storytelling and “ultimately cares more about the surface story than its secret depths.”
Bill Eadie, writing for Talkin’ Broadway had similar reservations. He felt that Menchell’s book failed to create three-dimensional characters, and that Osnes and Sands did not have the required chemistry to make their portrayal of Bonnie and Clyde believable.
Variety’s Bob Virini felt the musical had “not found the magic formula” to musicalize the story of Bonnie and Clyde, and that the writing “fell back on tired character types and clashing cliches.” Virini also agreed with Eadie that the leading couple lacked chemistry.
Other reviewers were more effusive in their praise. The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Pam Kragen described Bonnie & Clyde as a “compelling and moving new musical,” and praised Wildhorn’s “richly harmonic, countrified score,” along with Menchell’s “touching, honest and funny book.” An uncredited reviewer for La Jolla Light stated “The production is one of the most exhilarating and enjoyable I’ve ever seen in San Diego.”
The production won five Craig Noel Awards from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle including Outstanding New Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Jeff Calhoun), Outstanding Musical Direction (John McDaniel), Outstanding Lead in a Performance in a Musical, Female (Laura Osnes), and Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical, Female (Melissa van der Schyff).
After closing at La Jolla, the musical underwent significant rewrites before re-opening at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Florida in 2010.
Asolo Repertory Theatre (2010)
One month run at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida from November 19 to December 19, 2010. Laura Osnes reprised her original role of Bonnie, and, as Stark Sands had joined the Broadway company of American Idiot, Jeremy Jordan joined the cast as Clyde Barrow.
Second Industry Reading
Another industry reading was held in June 2011 to raise funds for a Broadway run.
Broadway (2011)
Bonnie & Clyde opened on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on December 1, 2011.
The Broadway cast included Laura Osnes (Bonnie Parker), Jeremy Jordan (Clyde Barrow), Melissa van der Schyff (Blanche Barrow), Claybourne Elder (Buck Barrow), Joe Hart (Sheriff Schmid), Louis Hobson (Ted Hinton), Kelsey Fowler (Young Bonnie) and Talon Ackerman (Young Clyde).
The musical received mostly tepid reviews. Ben Brantley of The New York Times derisively stated “…Clyde, honey, t’ain’t nothing you can do to raise the pulse of something that’s as near to dead as the show you’re in,” and described the musical as a “a modest, mildly tuneful musical biography.”
The Observer’s Rex Reed was more complimentary, stating the show was “polished, touching and tuneful, a worthy showcase for a few professional performers in leading roles who are vastly entertaining and amount to nothing short of major discoveries.”
After 36 performances, Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical closed on Broadway on December 30, 2011.
Bonnie & Clyde was nominated for 2 Tony Awards including Best Actress in a Musical (Laura Osnes) and Best Score (Frank Wildhorn).
UK Premier (2014)
Bonnie & Clyde received its UK premier at ArtsEd in London during January 17-25, 2014.
West End Concert (2022)
A two-night sold out semi-staged concert starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann was held in January 2022 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The concert was filmed live and is set for release in June 2024 (see Film History below).
West End Runs and UK Tour (2023 - Present)
Following the sold-out Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, concert, a full-scale West End production opened on April 19, 2022 at The Arts theatre for a limited engagement. The musical was billed as “Britain’s Most Wanted Musical.”
The West End production was directed by Nick Winston, choreographed by Megan Louchwith, with scenic and costume design by Philip Witcomb, projection design by Nina Dunn, orchestrations by John McDaniel, musical supervision by Katy Richardson, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, sound design by Tom Marshall, and musical direction by Nick Barstow.
The cast included Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie) and Jordan Luke Gage (Clyde), George Maguire (Buck), Natalie McQueen (Blanche), Cleve September (Ted), Ako Mitchell (Preacher), Pippa Windlow (Cumie/Governor Miriam Ferguson/Eleanore), Gracie Lai (Emma Parker/Stella), Alistair So (Sheriff Schmid), Alexander Evans (Henry Barrow/Deputy Johnson), Ross Dawes (Captain frank Hamer), Barney Wilkinson (Bud/Archie), Lauren Jones (Trish), Charlie McCullagh, and Annie Guy.
The West End production received mostly negative reviews. TimeOut’s Andrzej Lukowski decidedly did not enjoy the musical stating “It’s trashy entertainment, directed by Nick Winston with the unimaginative trudge of a TV melodrama.” Writing for The Arts Desk, Gary Naylor praised Wildhorn’s score but felt the show was let down by the “curiously imbalanced book.”
Despite the negative reviews, the limited engagement run was sold out, and won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Musical.
Bonnie & Clyde returned to the West End, this time at the Garrick Theatre, in March 2023 for another limited engagement run. McCann and Gage reprised their title roles.
In February 2024, Bonnie & Clyde commenced a tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was announced on May 21, 2024 that the remainder of the tour had been canceled due to poor ticket sales.
Foreign Language Productions
Bonnie & Clyde has been translated into Japanese and Korean, with a 2011 production in Tokyo and a 2013 production in Seoul.
Licensing
Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical is available for licensing via Music Theatre International.
Industry Reading at Roundabout Theater Company
In February 2009, Roundabout Theater Company presented an industry reading of Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical. Directed by Jeff Calhoun (Newsies), with musical direction by John McDaniel, the musical starred Laura Osnes (Bandstand) and Stark Sands as the infamous duo Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The ensemble included Rob Evan, Kelsey Fowler, Natalie Hill, Michael Lanning, David Larsen, Jacob Levine, Brynn O'Malley, Geoff Packard, Tricia Paoluccio, Jessica Phillips, Nancy Ringham, Bart Shatto, Marty Thomas, Ben Thompson, Tad Wilson and Betsy Wolfe.
La Jolla Playhouse (2009)
Bonnie & Clyde received its world premier at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego on Nov 22, 2009.
Directed by Jeff Calhoun, the cast included Laura Osnes (Bonnie), Stark Sands (Clyde), Mare Winningham (Emma), Melissa van der Schyff (Blanche), Wayne Duvall (Sheriff), Claybourne Elder (Buck), and Chris Peluso (Ted) with Leslie Becker, Daniel Cooneyand Michael Lanning, as well as San Diego actors Courtney Corey, Michael Covert, Victor Hernandez, Michael Mulligan, Carly Nykanen, Mike Sears, and Jessica Watkins.
The musical was promoted as a “dark, spare vision” of Bonnie and Clyde’s story, and one that was based on historical record rather than other dramatizations of the pair.
Critics were mixed in their praise, though were almost unanimously positive about Wildhorn’s score, Calhoun’s direction, Tonin Ost’s scenic and costume design, and the performances of the cast, notably Stark Sands, Laura Osnes, and Mare Winningham.
Writing for The Los Angeles Times, theatre critic Charles McNulty had praise for many elements of the production. He stated the musical was “not without charm,” and praised Jeff Calhoun’s “seductive modern staging,” Tobin Ost’s scenic and costume design, and Aaron Rhyne’s “cunning” projection design. McNulty extolled Wildhorn’s diverse score as “undeniably impressive,” and complemented Laura Osnes and Stark Sands as ““striking” leads with “sharp musical instincts.” McNulty ultimately felt the musicall was lacking due to its uneven tone and lackluster storytelling and “ultimately cares more about the surface story than its secret depths.”
Bill Eadie, writing for Talkin’ Broadway had similar reservations. He felt that Menchell’s book failed to create three-dimensional characters, and that Osnes and Sands did not have the required chemistry to make their portrayal of Bonnie and Clyde believable.
Variety’s Bob Virini felt the musical had “not found the magic formula” to musicalize the story of Bonnie and Clyde, and that the writing “fell back on tired character types and clashing cliches.” Virini also agreed with Eadie that the leading couple lacked chemistry.
Other reviewers were more effusive in their praise. The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Pam Kragen described Bonnie & Clyde as a “compelling and moving new musical,” and praised Wildhorn’s “richly harmonic, countrified score,” along with Menchell’s “touching, honest and funny book.” An uncredited reviewer for La Jolla Light stated “The production is one of the most exhilarating and enjoyable I’ve ever seen in San Diego.”
The production won five Craig Noel Awards from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle including Outstanding New Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Jeff Calhoun), Outstanding Musical Direction (John McDaniel), Outstanding Lead in a Performance in a Musical, Female (Laura Osnes), and Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical, Female (Melissa van der Schyff).
After closing at La Jolla, the musical underwent significant rewrites before re-opening at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Florida in 2010.
Asolo Repertory Theatre (2010)
One month run at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida from November 19 to December 19, 2010. Laura Osnes reprised her original role of Bonnie, and, as Stark Sands had joined the Broadway company of American Idiot, Jeremy Jordan joined the cast as Clyde Barrow.
Second Industry Reading
Another industry reading was held in June 2011 to raise funds for a Broadway run.
Broadway (2011)
Bonnie & Clyde opened on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on December 1, 2011.
The Broadway cast included Laura Osnes (Bonnie Parker), Jeremy Jordan (Clyde Barrow), Melissa van der Schyff (Blanche Barrow), Claybourne Elder (Buck Barrow), Joe Hart (Sheriff Schmid), Louis Hobson (Ted Hinton), Kelsey Fowler (Young Bonnie) and Talon Ackerman (Young Clyde).
The musical received mostly tepid reviews. Ben Brantley of The New York Times derisively stated “…Clyde, honey, t’ain’t nothing you can do to raise the pulse of something that’s as near to dead as the show you’re in,” and described the musical as a “a modest, mildly tuneful musical biography.”
The Observer’s Rex Reed was more complimentary, stating the show was “polished, touching and tuneful, a worthy showcase for a few professional performers in leading roles who are vastly entertaining and amount to nothing short of major discoveries.”
After 36 performances, Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical closed on Broadway on December 30, 2011.
Bonnie & Clyde was nominated for 2 Tony Awards including Best Actress in a Musical (Laura Osnes) and Best Score (Frank Wildhorn).
UK Premier (2014)
Bonnie & Clyde received its UK premier at ArtsEd in London during January 17-25, 2014.
West End Concert (2022)
A two-night sold out semi-staged concert starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann was held in January 2022 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The concert was filmed live and is set for release in June 2024 (see Film History below).
West End Runs and UK Tour (2023 - Present)
Following the sold-out Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, concert, a full-scale West End production opened on April 19, 2022 at The Arts theatre for a limited engagement. The musical was billed as “Britain’s Most Wanted Musical.”
The West End production was directed by Nick Winston, choreographed by Megan Louchwith, with scenic and costume design by Philip Witcomb, projection design by Nina Dunn, orchestrations by John McDaniel, musical supervision by Katy Richardson, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, sound design by Tom Marshall, and musical direction by Nick Barstow.
The cast included Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie) and Jordan Luke Gage (Clyde), George Maguire (Buck), Natalie McQueen (Blanche), Cleve September (Ted), Ako Mitchell (Preacher), Pippa Windlow (Cumie/Governor Miriam Ferguson/Eleanore), Gracie Lai (Emma Parker/Stella), Alistair So (Sheriff Schmid), Alexander Evans (Henry Barrow/Deputy Johnson), Ross Dawes (Captain frank Hamer), Barney Wilkinson (Bud/Archie), Lauren Jones (Trish), Charlie McCullagh, and Annie Guy.
The West End production received mostly negative reviews. TimeOut’s Andrzej Lukowski decidedly did not enjoy the musical stating “It’s trashy entertainment, directed by Nick Winston with the unimaginative trudge of a TV melodrama.” Writing for The Arts Desk, Gary Naylor praised Wildhorn’s score but felt the show was let down by the “curiously imbalanced book.”
Despite the negative reviews, the limited engagement run was sold out, and won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Musical.
Bonnie & Clyde returned to the West End, this time at the Garrick Theatre, in March 2023 for another limited engagement run. McCann and Gage reprised their title roles.
In February 2024, Bonnie & Clyde commenced a tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was announced on May 21, 2024 that the remainder of the tour had been canceled due to poor ticket sales.
Foreign Language Productions
Bonnie & Clyde has been translated into Japanese and Korean, with a 2011 production in Tokyo and a 2013 production in Seoul.
Licensing
Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical is available for licensing via Music Theatre International.
Film history
In July 2021, it was announced that Fourth Wall Live were producing a special limited engagement concert of Bonnie & Clyde starring Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes in January 2022 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
In November 2021, Deadline shared that Laura Osnes would no longer be appearing in the concert. Although a reason was not specified, it was widely speculated that Osnes had been asked to leave the production due to her refusal to be vaccinated against the COVID virus. Osnes was replaced with Olivier nominee Frances Mayli McCann.
On January 17 and 18, 2022, Bonnie & Clyde in Concert played to sold out audiences at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Directed by Nick Winston, the production was semi-staged on the set of Frozen which took a short hiatus for the concert. Katy Richardson served as the music director, with scenic and costume design by Philip Whitcomb, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, and sound design by Tom Marshall.
In addition to Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, the cast included George Maguire (Buck), Natalie McQueen (Blanche), Trevor Dion Nicholas (Preacher), Liam Tamne (Ted), Casey Al-Shaqsy (Stella), Simon Anthony (Cop/Bud/Archie/Deputy Johnson), Gillian Bevan (Cummie Barrow/Eleanor), Eloise Davies (Trish), Adrian Grove (Henry Barrow), Debbie Kurup (Governor Miriam Ferguson), Matthew Malthouse (Bob Alcorn), Jeremy Secomb (Judge/Sheriff Schmid), Russell Wilcox (Captain Frank Hamer), and Julie Yammanee Emma Parker.
The concert received rave reviews. BroadwayWorld’s Abbie Grundy extolled that the musical was “Packed with apt social commentary, catchy songs… a host of intriguing characters… [and]... a masterclass in storytelling.”
In an unusual move, press releases on opening night shared that the concert would be filmed live for distribution at a later date. The film was set to be produced by David Treatman Creative, STEAM Motion and Sound, Fourth Wall Live, and DLAP Group.
In May 2024, it was announced that the film would stream online worldwide from June 24, 2024.
Viewers who pre-ordered before June 1, 2024 received access on June 23, and were entered for a chance to win a trip to New York City for the film premiere. Rentals became accessible from June 24th. The pre-sale tickets cost $14.99US (ad-free) or $9.99US (ad-supported).
In an unusual move, the musical was released independently and not through a streaming platform such as BroadwayHD or AppleTV. The show specific site also allowed visitors to purchase merchandise including clothing, drinking glasses, posters, tote bags, and magnets.
The capture received glowing reviews. An uncredited critic for The Arts Shelf described the capture as “up there with the very best,” and concluded “it is wonderful to have a visual record of this fine production for future audiences to rewatch and enjoy. A rich, cinematic production that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the era.” Writing for Musical Theatre Review, Scott Matthewman praised the capture, noting “This film recording is more than an archive of a 2022 semi-staged concert; it is a shot of musical theatre adrenaline,” and noted how the camera was able “to push into both the action and the emotional moments enhances the staging of the concert production, lending a sense of intimacy that the Drury Lane stage cannot always provide.” On the theatre blog Lou Reviews, Louise Penn stated “this filmed version captures the sense of scale while capturing the up-close moments often missed in a big venue. Here, everyone can experience the view from the best seats in the house,” and summarized that the capture was “highly recommended.”
Initially after the release, viewers who purchased tickets were able to watch the stream on demand for 72 hours. Ad-free streams cost $14.99US, and ad-supported streams cost $9.99US. A month or so after the release, a "perpetual access" option was added for $24.99US.
Bonnie & Clyde is available on demand via https://bonnieclydelive.com.
In November 2021, Deadline shared that Laura Osnes would no longer be appearing in the concert. Although a reason was not specified, it was widely speculated that Osnes had been asked to leave the production due to her refusal to be vaccinated against the COVID virus. Osnes was replaced with Olivier nominee Frances Mayli McCann.
On January 17 and 18, 2022, Bonnie & Clyde in Concert played to sold out audiences at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Directed by Nick Winston, the production was semi-staged on the set of Frozen which took a short hiatus for the concert. Katy Richardson served as the music director, with scenic and costume design by Philip Whitcomb, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, and sound design by Tom Marshall.
In addition to Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, the cast included George Maguire (Buck), Natalie McQueen (Blanche), Trevor Dion Nicholas (Preacher), Liam Tamne (Ted), Casey Al-Shaqsy (Stella), Simon Anthony (Cop/Bud/Archie/Deputy Johnson), Gillian Bevan (Cummie Barrow/Eleanor), Eloise Davies (Trish), Adrian Grove (Henry Barrow), Debbie Kurup (Governor Miriam Ferguson), Matthew Malthouse (Bob Alcorn), Jeremy Secomb (Judge/Sheriff Schmid), Russell Wilcox (Captain Frank Hamer), and Julie Yammanee Emma Parker.
The concert received rave reviews. BroadwayWorld’s Abbie Grundy extolled that the musical was “Packed with apt social commentary, catchy songs… a host of intriguing characters… [and]... a masterclass in storytelling.”
In an unusual move, press releases on opening night shared that the concert would be filmed live for distribution at a later date. The film was set to be produced by David Treatman Creative, STEAM Motion and Sound, Fourth Wall Live, and DLAP Group.
In May 2024, it was announced that the film would stream online worldwide from June 24, 2024.
Viewers who pre-ordered before June 1, 2024 received access on June 23, and were entered for a chance to win a trip to New York City for the film premiere. Rentals became accessible from June 24th. The pre-sale tickets cost $14.99US (ad-free) or $9.99US (ad-supported).
In an unusual move, the musical was released independently and not through a streaming platform such as BroadwayHD or AppleTV. The show specific site also allowed visitors to purchase merchandise including clothing, drinking glasses, posters, tote bags, and magnets.
The capture received glowing reviews. An uncredited critic for The Arts Shelf described the capture as “up there with the very best,” and concluded “it is wonderful to have a visual record of this fine production for future audiences to rewatch and enjoy. A rich, cinematic production that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the era.” Writing for Musical Theatre Review, Scott Matthewman praised the capture, noting “This film recording is more than an archive of a 2022 semi-staged concert; it is a shot of musical theatre adrenaline,” and noted how the camera was able “to push into both the action and the emotional moments enhances the staging of the concert production, lending a sense of intimacy that the Drury Lane stage cannot always provide.” On the theatre blog Lou Reviews, Louise Penn stated “this filmed version captures the sense of scale while capturing the up-close moments often missed in a big venue. Here, everyone can experience the view from the best seats in the house,” and summarized that the capture was “highly recommended.”
Initially after the release, viewers who purchased tickets were able to watch the stream on demand for 72 hours. Ad-free streams cost $14.99US, and ad-supported streams cost $9.99US. A month or so after the release, a "perpetual access" option was added for $24.99US.
Bonnie & Clyde is available on demand via https://bonnieclydelive.com.
cast & creative credits
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Producer: David Treatman, Brett Sullivan
Executive Producer: Max Johnson, Adam Paulden, Darren Bell, and Jason Haigh-Ellery.
Film Co-Producers: Owen Xu, Mignon Xu, Ryan Lee, Howard Treatman, Sophia Banar, Simon Brook, Allen Lin, Clark Edmund Vaccaro, Lisa Freedman, Chris Oakland, Brandon Hughes, Alex Robertson, and Re: Draft Creative
Stage Producers: Fourth Wall Live, ADAMA Entertainment, Jason Haigh-Ellery, and David Treatman Creative
Book: Ivan Menchell
Music: Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics: Don Black
Director: Nick Winston
Assistant Director: Alexzandra Sarmiento
Film Director: Brett Sullivan
Music Director: Katy Richardson
Scenic and Costume Design: Philip Whitcomb
Lighting Design: Zoe Spurr
Sound Design: Tom Marshall
Stage Manager: Graham Harrison
Cast:
Jeremy Jordan (Clyde Barrow)
Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie Parker)
George Maguire (Buck)
Natalie McQueen (Blanche)
Trevor Dion Nicholas (Preacher)
Liam Tamne (Ted)
Casey Al-Shaqsy (Stella)
Simon Anthony (Cop/Bud/Archie/Deputy Johnson)
Gillian Bevan (Cummie Barrow/Eleanor)
Eloise Davies (Trish)
Adrian Grove (Henry Barrow)
Debbie Kurup (Governor Miriam Ferguson)
Matthew Malthouse (Bob Alcorn)
Jeremy Secomb (Judge/Sheriff Schmid)
Russell Wilcox (Captain Frank Hamer)
Julie Yammanee (Emma Parke)
The Band
Chris Poon (assistant musical director)
Kate Ingram
Hannah Lawrance
Kobi Pham
Jack Pennifold
Zach Okonkwo
Elliot Lyte
Annie Blake
Producer: David Treatman, Brett Sullivan
Executive Producer: Max Johnson, Adam Paulden, Darren Bell, and Jason Haigh-Ellery.
Film Co-Producers: Owen Xu, Mignon Xu, Ryan Lee, Howard Treatman, Sophia Banar, Simon Brook, Allen Lin, Clark Edmund Vaccaro, Lisa Freedman, Chris Oakland, Brandon Hughes, Alex Robertson, and Re: Draft Creative
Stage Producers: Fourth Wall Live, ADAMA Entertainment, Jason Haigh-Ellery, and David Treatman Creative
Book: Ivan Menchell
Music: Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics: Don Black
Director: Nick Winston
Assistant Director: Alexzandra Sarmiento
Film Director: Brett Sullivan
Music Director: Katy Richardson
Scenic and Costume Design: Philip Whitcomb
Lighting Design: Zoe Spurr
Sound Design: Tom Marshall
Stage Manager: Graham Harrison
Cast:
Jeremy Jordan (Clyde Barrow)
Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie Parker)
George Maguire (Buck)
Natalie McQueen (Blanche)
Trevor Dion Nicholas (Preacher)
Liam Tamne (Ted)
Casey Al-Shaqsy (Stella)
Simon Anthony (Cop/Bud/Archie/Deputy Johnson)
Gillian Bevan (Cummie Barrow/Eleanor)
Eloise Davies (Trish)
Adrian Grove (Henry Barrow)
Debbie Kurup (Governor Miriam Ferguson)
Matthew Malthouse (Bob Alcorn)
Jeremy Secomb (Judge/Sheriff Schmid)
Russell Wilcox (Captain Frank Hamer)
Julie Yammanee (Emma Parke)
The Band
Chris Poon (assistant musical director)
Kate Ingram
Hannah Lawrance
Kobi Pham
Jack Pennifold
Zach Okonkwo
Elliot Lyte
Annie Blake
Sources
Articles
Websites
Written by Luisa Lyons (May 2024, updated July 2024)
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- Bob Virini, “Bonnie & Clyde,” Variety (Nov 29, 2009)
- Anne Marie Walsh, “Can They Steal Your Heart?” Los Angeles Times (Nov 16, 2009), p.D1,
- Stephi Wild, “Jeremy Jordan-Led BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Filmed in London to Stream,” BroadwayWorld (May 8, 2024)
Websites
- Bonnie & Clyde Live, Accessed via: https://bonnieclydelive.com/
- Bonnie & Clyde: Direct from the West End, “Tour,” Accessed via: https://bonnieandclydemusical.com/#section-tourdates
- Frank Wildhorn, “Broadway, West End, & International: (selected works),” Accessed via: https://www.frankwildhorn.com/musicaltheatreworksoffrankwildhorn
- MTI Europe, “Bonnie & Clyde,” Accessed via: https://www.mtishows.co.uk/bonnie-clyde
- MTI International, “Bonnie & Clyde: Original Broadway Version,” Accessed via: https://www.mtishows.com/bonnie-clyde
- MTI International, “Frank Wildhorn,” Accessed via: https://www.mtishows.com/people/frank-wildhorn
Written by Luisa Lyons (May 2024, updated July 2024)