Nominated for four Academy Awards Top Hat is widely regarded as one of the greatest dance musicals of all time and the most successful picture of the nine movies Astaire and Rogers made together. Top Hat premiered at the Radio City Music Hall where it broke all box office records. Within a few weeks, all five songs from the film occupied the top five places on the American Hit Parade.
Performed by a cast of 31 and accompanied by a live band of 15, this new musical comedy includes Irving Berlin classics from the movie such as Cheek to Cheek, Isn’t It a Lovely Day to be Caught in the Rain and Top Hat White Tie and Tails. In addition, from Berlin’s 1200 strong back catalogue, a further ten numbers have been interpolated including Let’s Face the Music and Dance and Puttin’ On the Ritz.
Ricardo Alfonso, recognized for his role in the film Conquering Southern China, also starred in the Original West End Production of Top Hat. more...
Martin Ball, who trained at Webber Douglas and graduated in 1992, has an extensive theatre background, including his role as Doctor Dillamond in the original West End cast of Wicked. more...
Tom Chambers, who won the sixth series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2008, brought his passion for tap dancing to the stage in "Top Hat." more...
Vivien Parry, known for her extensive theatre work including roles in the West End such as Donna in *Mamma Mia!* and Mrs. Johnston in *Blood Brothers*, brought her talent to the stage in *Top Hat*. more...
Summer Strallen, who played the role of Maisie in "The Boyfriend" at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park, earning her a 2007 Olivier Award Nomination for Best Supporting Role in a Musical, was also part of the cast of "Top Hat" more...
Production Team
Richard Balcombe Musical Supervisor
Hildegard Bechtler Set Designer
Bill Deamer Choreographer
Daniel Jackson Musical Director
Jon Morrell Costume Designer
Peter Mumford Lighting Designer
Gareth Owen Sound Designer
Chris Walker Orchestrator
Matthew White Director
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