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Fanny Hill Arrives at the York Theatre Company, February 1
By: BWW News Desk Dec. 23, 2005
The musical "is the story of a beautiful young girl who travels to London to make her fortune and ends up making a great deal more. . . the army, the navy, and most of Parliament. Fanny becomes the foremost practitioner of the world's oldest profession, proves that crime really can pay, and gives new meaning to the expression, 'making it!'," according to notes on the York's website. Fanny Hill, which features book, music and lyrics by Dixon, will be directed by James Brennan, while Michael Bottari and Ronald Case will design the sets and costumes.
No casting has yet been announced for the production. An October 2004 reading featured Amanda Watkins (Cabaret, Urinetown) in the title role, along with Michele Ragusa as Fanny's friend Phoebe and Mary Stout as Mrs. Brown.
Dixon recently received strong reviews for his musical Richard Cory, based on the A.R. Gurney play that took its inspiration from the drolly tragic E.A Robinson poem. The show was presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Dixon also has an extensive resume as an actor, appearing on Broadway in Les Miserables, The Three Musketeers, and The Scarlet Pimpernel and on tour in Sunset Boulevard and Pippin. He was also in The Iceman Cometh's Broadway revival, but departed the show early to work on Fanny Hill. Dixon most recently appeared in the York Theatre's Musicals in Mufti presentation of Mirette.
Tickets for Fanny Hill, which range from $45 to $55, can be ordered by calling (212) 868 4444 or by visiting www.smarttix.com. For more information, visit www.yorktheatre.org.
Costume design by Michael Bottari and Ronald Case
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