Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Alliance Theatre's BULL DURHAM with Will Swenson, Melissa Errico & More!

Rehearsals started today for the Alliance Theatre's upcoming world premiere Bull Durham, a new musical based on the beloved 1988 film, which Sports Illustrated proclaimed to be the "#1 Greatest Sports Movie of All-time." Directed by Kip Fagan (Off-Broadway: The Revisionist), Bull Durham has a book by Academy Award-nominee Ron Shelton (director and screenwriter of the Bull Durham movie) and music and lyrics by Susan Werner, whom the Chicago Tribune called, "one of the most innovative songwriters working today." Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal below!

BULL DURHAM, loosely based on Ron Shelton's experiences on and off the field with a Minor League Baseball team, tells the story of three lives brought together by America's two favorite pastimes. Veteran catcher "Crash" Davis has been brought to the Durham Bulls to prepare rookie Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh, a hot rod pitcher with a "million dollar arm and a five cent head," for the majors. Annie Savoy, self-appointed high priestess and muse of the Bulls, has a hard decision to make - every season she transforms one lucky player from an also-ran to an all-star by sharing with them her wisdom, experience, and bed. The love triangle heats up quickly as each character struggles with their own desires and hopes for what the future holds. Bull Durham is a pitch perfect blend of comedy, drama, and steamy romance.

Broadway veterans John Behlmann, Melissa Errico, and Will Swenson will star as the Veteran catcher "Crash" Davis (Swenson), rookie pitcher Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh (Behlmann) and Annie Savoy (Errico). John Behlmann made his Broadway debut in the Tony award winning Journey's End and has starred in the Tony nominated play The 39 Steps. Melissa Errico is a Tony Award nominee for her work in Amour. She was seen Off-Broadway as Clara in the recent revival of Passion and has a recurring role on Stephen Soderbergh's upcoming Cinemax series The Knick. Will Swenson can currently be seen as Inspector Javert on Broadway in LES MISERABLES and is a Tony award nominee for his work in Hair.

Photo Credit: John Maley

Durham Bulls photos
Cast of Bull Durham
Cast of Bull Durham
Ron Shelton
Susan Werner
Director Kip Fagan
Will Swenson and John Behlmann
Will Swenson, John Behlmann, Joe Tippett, and Susan Werner
Laura Wright, Melissa Errico, Lora Lee Gayer, and Khris Davis
Costume Designer Toni-Leslie James
Alpha Trivette, Melissa Errico, and John Clarence Stewart
Director Kip Fagan and Technical Director Kyle Longwell