Starring the multi award-winning Broadway performer Felicia Boswell, with the sensational Adam J Bernard (Dreamgirls), Tarinn Callender (Hamilton), Matt Henry (Kinky Boots) and Tosh Wanogho-Maud (Showboat) the brand new musical THE DRIFTERS GIRL will be closing at the Garrick Theatre on Saturday 15th October!
Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters, one of the world’s greatest vocal groups, and the truth about the woman who made them. Faye Treadwell, the legendary manager of The Drifters, fought alongside her husband for three decades to turn Atlantic Records’ hottest vocal group into a global phenomenon.
From the highs of hit records and sell out tours to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, THE DRIFTERS GIRL charts the trailblazing efforts of the world’s first African American, female music manager and how she refused to ever give up on the group she loved. Thirty years, and hundreds of hit songs later, there is no doubt that Faye Treadwell was and always will be, THE DRIFTERS GIRL.
With an unbelievable soundtrack of some of the most iconic songs in history, including Save The Last Dance For Me, Under The Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row Of The Movies, Stand By Me, Come On Over To My Place and Saturday Night At The Movies.
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This musical tells the story of how Faye Treadwell and her husband fought for three decades to turn Atlantic Records’ hottest vocal group, The Drifters, into a worldwide sensation. Set to some of the most iconic songs in history, this is a true tale of perseverance and never giving up on something you love.
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2 hours 20 minutes, including interval.
Felicia Boswell (Faye Treadwell), Adam J Bernard (cast), Tarinn Callender (cast), Matt Henry (cast), Tosh Wanogho-Maud (cast), Marcus Ayton (cast), Ethan Davis (cast), Vanessa Ela Young (cast), Michael James Stewart (cast), Alanna Leslie (cast), Curtis Scott (cast), Dara Ajagbe (cast), Amari Brown (cast), Arabel Harley (cast), Savanna Musoni (cast).
Ed Curtis (Book), Adam J Bernard, Tarinn Callender, Matt Henry, Beverley Knight, Tosh Wanogho-Maud (Co-Creators), Jonathan Church (Director), Anthony Ward (Set Designer), Karen Bruce (Choreographer), Fay Fullerton (Costume Design), Chris Egan (Music Supervisor and Orchestrator), Ben Cracknell (Lighting Designer), Tom Marshall (Sound Designer), Andrzej Goulding (Video Designer).
Age Guidance: 8+
