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Written by Manilow and his longtime collaborators Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman, the story is based on Manilow’s hit song about a waitress and pianist who fall for each other at Manhattan’s Copacabana Lounge.
The song was originally adapted into a film, before transferring to the stage as a musical which first premiered in the UK in 1994 and enjoyed a sell-out two years in London’s West End.
Producers say the new production will “reimagine the original stage version” when it opens at Harlow Playhouse on Thursday 2 October 2014.
Former S Club 7 member Jon Lee will star as Tony Starr opposite Emmerdale’s Richard Grieve as Sam Silver and newcomer Jennifer Harding as Lola.
Barry Manilow said: “I’m honoured that Copacabana will return to the UK Stage and send my wishes for success to Jon, Richard, and the entire company.”
Confirmed tour dates:
THURSDAY 2 – SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER 2014
HARLOW PLAYHOUSE
Box Office 01279 431945 | www.playhouseharlow.com
MONDAY 6 –SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2014
SOUTHSEA KINGS THEATRE
Box Office 0239 282 8282 | www.kings-southsea.com
WEDNESDAY 15 – SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Box Office 0845 127 2190 | www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
TUESDAY 21 – FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER 2014
JERSEY OPERA HOUSE
Box Office 01534 511115 | www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk
MONDAY 27 OCTOBER – SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2014
BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION THEATRE
Box Office 0844 576 3000 | www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk
MONDAY 3 – FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2014
NEWCASTLE MILL VOLVO
Box Office 0191 243 1171 | www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk
MONDAY 10 – SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2014
BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE
Box Office 01253 290190 | www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MONDAY 17 – SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2014
BILLINGHAM FORUM THEATRE
Box Office 01642 520240 | www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk
