Weinstein Live Entertainment to Bring Théâtre du Châtelet's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to Broadway

The Théâtre du Châtelet and Weinstein Live Entertainment will partner to present the Parisian production SINGIN' IN THE RAIN on Broadway and around the world.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, the new production of the Théâtre du Châtelet, based on the eponymous film in 1952, which was given 15 sold out performances in March 2015, is back on stage at the Châtelet for 50 performances, from November 27, 2015 to January 15, 2016. The show is directed by Robert Carsen - who had previously directed the Chatelet Candide by Bernstein (2006) and My Fair Lady (2010 and 2013) - with choreography by Stephen Mear (Mary Poppins) and costumes designed by Anthony Powell (Sunset Boulevard), a Broadway legend.

Says Jean-Luc Choplin, CEO of the Châtelet theater: "We are pleased and honored to work with our partner, Weinstein Live Entertainment. Harvey Weinstein is the ideal producer to be our partner in sharing this quality worldwide. Our relationship with Weinstein Live Entertainment adds luster to the reputation of Paris as a leader for such quality work."

Says Harvey Weinstein, President of Weinstein Live entertainment:

"Théâtre du Châtelet's productions have long been internationally recognized for their high quality and progressive interpretations. This production is simply spectacular-it at last does justice to one of America's greatest films. Robert Carsen has made a remarkable footprint on American musical theater for international audiences. I'm delighted to be working with Jean-Luc Choplin and Robert Carsen in bringing this phenomenal production to Broadway and the world."

Says Robert Carsen, director of the production:

"I am pleased that our production of Singin 'in the Rain is about to cross the Atlantic to land on Broadway. I had the chance to allow the Parisian public to discover the great classics of the American musical, like CANDIDE and MY FAIR LADY. The collaboration between Harvey Weinstein and the Théâtre du Châtelet offers us a wonderful opportunity to revive such masterpieces and share them with the world. "

* Weinstein Live entertainment (WLE) is led by Harvey Weinstein, Co- founder and President of the Weinstein Company . WLE produces and invests in the theater and the performing arts. This year, WLE presented on Broadway and in New York, FINDING NEVERLAND and the NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR with The Rockettes. His past productions include MAMMA MIA, THE PRODUCERS, BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL, THE COLOR PURPLE, and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.

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