Paul Gallico

Goodspeed to Present New Works at the 18th Annual Festival of New Musicals

Goodspeed Musicals has announced a Festival of New Musicals taking place in January. Stay tuned for exciting new productions and performances!

Review: FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS, Riverside Studios

Based on the 1958 book Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico, this is the endearing story of a working class London cleaner. After catching sight of a Dior gown at the home of a client, Mrs Ada Harris is enthralled by the idea of owning her own Dior gown and sets about working tirelessly to make this dream a reality.

Video: Jenna Russell Sings 'There's More To Life' From FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS

Jenna Russell sings 'There's More to Life' in an all new performance from Flowers For Mrs Harris. Check out the video here!

Video: Jenna Russell Sings 'Rain On Me' From FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS

Jenna Russell sings 'Rain On Me' in an all new performance from Flowers For Mrs Harris. Check out the video here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios

The London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan, is playing a limited 9-week at the Riverside Studios from 30 September to 26 November. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios

The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.

Jenna Russell Will Lead FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios This Year

Olivier-Award winning stage legend Jenna Russell will star as ‘Ada Harris’ in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan.

Goodspeed Musicals Launches GoodWorks, a New Musicals Commissioning Program

Goodspeed Musicals has launched GoodWorks, its first formal commissioning program to support the creation and development of musicals that celebrate inspiring and transformational stories.

MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS Sets Digital, Blu-Ray & DVD Release

Oscar nominated actress Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, Let Him Go) stars as Ada Harris, a resilient and courageous woman who shows the world it’s never too late to pursue your dreams in MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS, a timeless and inspirational tale that takes place in the 1950s in one of the world’s most fashionable cities. Plus, bonus features!

See Lee Roy Reams, Lesley Manville & More Upcoming at 92NY

92NY has announced July events and classes featuring Jonathan Groff, Lee Roy Reams, and more!

Focus Features Moves MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS Release Date

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is the enchanting tale of a seemingly ordinary British housekeeper whose dream to own a couture Christian Dior gown takes her on an extraordinary adventure to Paris. The film stars Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Jason Isaacs, Lambert Wilson, Alba Baptista, Lucas Bravo and Rose Williams.

Focus Features to Release MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS on March 4, 2022

In partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own.

BWW Review: FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS Original Cast Recording

Following the limited release of the filmed production earlier on this year, the 2018 Chichester Festival Theatre company of Flowers for Mrs Harris have reunited to bring us an eagerly awaited cast album, which acts as the perfect companion to a stunning show.

FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS Cast Album To Be Released

The cast album of the hugely acclaimed musical Flowers for Mrs Harris, recorded by the Chichester Festival Theatre company, will be released on 3 December. With a book by Rachel Wagstaff and music and lyrics by Richard Taylor, Flowers for Mrs Harris captures the glowing humanity of the novel by Paul Gallico on which it is based.

FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS Launches Online Productions Streamed From Chichester Festival Theatre

For the first time, Chichester Festival Theatre is to stream a selection of its archive productions online, beginning with the musical Flowers for Mrs Harris from Thursday 9 April for the Easter weekend.

Contagious Theatre Presents THE SNOW GOOSE at The Studio Theatre, Montecasino

Contagious Theatre has delighted audiences across the country with their sensitive, evocative depiction of the Paul Gallico classic, The Snow Goose a?" and now visitors to Montecasino can experience the magic of this timeless production at Pieter Toerien's Studio Theatre.

BWW Review: FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS, Chichester Festival Theatre

First staged at Sheffield Theatres for a short run in 2016, Richard Taylor and Rachel Wagstaff's Flowers for Mrs Harris is brought to life again by Daniel Evans at Chichester Festival Theatre. With Clare Burt returning to the title role, it becomes a tear-jerking, runaway success that will not fail to touch the hearts of its audience.

Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Its 2018 Season

Daniel Evans and Rachel Tackley said: 'We're enormously grateful for the warm welcome extended to us by our local community and those visiting from further afield during our first season, which welcomed Chichester's largest-ever Festival audience.

BWW Review: FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS, Crucible, Sheffield, May 23 2016

Clare Burt shines as an ordinary woman with a big dream in Daniel Evans' goodbye to Sheffield Theatres.

FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS Begins Tonight at the Crucible

The new musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS begins tonight, May 18, for a run through June 4, 2016 at the Crucible Theatre.