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Love Story

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no interval
Closing: February 26, 2011

Love Story - 2010 West End History , Info & More

Duchess Theatre
3-5 Catherine Street London, WC2B 5LA London
Run Type Limited Run
Market West End
Previews November 27, 2010
Michael Ball makes his West End debut as a producer after falling in love with the enchanting new British musical, Love Story.

Now following a critically acclaimed sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre, Love Story transfers to the West End for a limited season from 27 November 2010 – 26 February 2011.

Inspired by Erich Segal’s best-selling iconic novel and one of the most romantic films of all time, this life-affirming musical is scored by the Emmy and BAFTA award winning composer Howard Goodall with lyrics by Stephen Clark.

Oliver Barrett IV went to Harvard and Jenny Cavilleri to Radcliffe. He was rich, she was poor. He was sporty, she played music. But they fell in love. This is their story. A celebration of love and life, Love Story will win your heart. And it might just break it.

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Love Story - 2010 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Love Story awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical Michelle Xavier
2011 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Emma Williams
2011 Olivier Awards Best New Musical Erich Segal
2007 Olivier Awards Best New Comedy John Kolvenbach

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