Zorro Extends Its West End Run Into Next Year

 Official London Theatre is reporting that the current production of Zorro running at the Garrick has extended its run until September 2009. The musical opened on July 15th, 2008 and was originally scheduled to run until January of 2009.

Created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley, the iconic character Zorro has been featured in film, live action and animated television series, books, comics and even in a soon to be released Nintendo Wii game. Zorro is the secret identity of Don Diego de la Vega, a fictional wealthy caballero and master swordsman living in Spanish California, who defends the people of the land against injustice. This new musical retells the dramatic tale of a romantic hero with extraordinary aerial acrobatics, spectacular sword-fighting and incredible magic - all set to the famous red-hot Gipsy King beat brought to the UK stage with the authentic colours of traditional Flamenco.

The musical is written Stephen Clark and is directed by Christopher Renshaw. The cast features Matt Rawle as Diego/Zorro, Emma Williams as Luisa, Lesli Margherita as Inez and Adam Levy as Ramon.

OLT is also reporting that due to the success of this run there will now be plans to bring the musical to Tokyo in 2008 and Sydney in 2010.

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