BroadwayWorld Exclusive: Casting Announced for THE LAST TYCOON

Broadway World can exclusively announce the cast for the European Premiere of F Scott Fitzgerald's "THE LAST TYCOON" opening Upstairs at the Arts in the West End on August 17th. As part of its four week run, there will also be a special GALA HOLLYWOOD EVENING on Friday 19th August - where the audience can dress up in Hollywood Glamour style and be offered a glass of champagne on arrival - and get to mingle with the cast after the show - which includes:

Simon Victor The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Gielgud Theatre), EJ Martin In Lipstick (Arcola), A Midsummer Night's Dream - In New Orleans (Arts Theatre), Lewis Rae To Killing A Mocking Bird Theatre Royal, Gary Heron Abominations (Etcetera Theatre), Stephanie Martin Shakespeare's Birthday (Globe Theatre) and founder member of the musical cabaret group "Halbwelt Kultur", James Lloyd Light Shining in Buckinghamshire (National Theatre), Oliver Stanley Princess Cariboo (Finborough), Whistle Down The Wind (Union Theatre), Tristan Pegg The Merry Wives of Windsor (RSC, Old Vic), The Years Between (Orange Tree), The Shape of the Impossible (National Theatre).

AND INTRODUCING HERO DOUGLAS as Cecilia Brady.

The Last Tycoon: the last novel written by F Scott Fitzgerald who died before he completed his masterly study of Hollywood in its heyday. It is his final, poignant farewell to the Great American Dream - a bittersweet love affair set in a never-never land: 1930s - The Golden Age of Holloywood.

Fitzgerald modelled Monroe Stahr (played by Simon Victor) on the historic film producer, Irving Thalberg. The story follows Stahr's rise to power in Hollywood, and his conflicts with rival Pat Brady (based on prominent studio head Louis B. Mayer) - a man desperate to kill Monroe's dreams... and even Monroe himself! The story is part told through the eyes of Pat Brady's daughter - Cecilia - played by Hero Douglas. The accomplished harpist, pianist, opera singer and Sky 1's 'Must Be The Music' is making her stage debut.

With music from the period and a mixture of period and original film footage, this tale evokes the nostalgia of a lost age and lost dreams. A journey into the literal and metaphorical heart of a great man.

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