Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1998)
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Leo Robin
Book by Anita Loos and Joseph Fields
Adapted from the novel by Anita Loos
The Open Air Theatre production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was the show's first revival since it opened in August 1962 at the Princes Theatre. The Park's London production ran from July 23, 1998 through September 1, 1998 and starred Debby Bishop (Dorothy) and Sara Crowe (Lorelei Lee). Following its season in the Park, Ian Talbot's production embarked on a UK tour, starting in the September of 1998.
A few hits from the show include 'Bye Bye Baby', 'I'm Just a Little Girl from Little Rock' and 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend'.
The cast
Sara Crowe
Lorelei Lee
Debby Bishop
Dorothy Shaw
Clive Rowe
Gus Esmond (Jr)
Audrey Palmer
Mrs Ella Spofford
John Griffiths
Sir Francis Beekman
Delia Lindsay
Lady Phyllis Beekman
Martin Turner
Josephus Gage
Gary Raymond
Robert Lemanteur
Adam Sims
Louis Lemanteur
Jeffery Dench
Esmond (Sr)
Tony Whittle
Doorman/Maitre D'
Gareth Williams
Chief Steward
Oliver Jackson
2nd Steward
Andy Mace
Frank/Coles
Ian McLarnon
George/Atkins
Joanne Redman
Zizi
Kate Harbour
Fifi
Nova Skipp
Maisie
Harry Burton
Henry Spofford
Deborah Stokes
Gloria
Creative team
Ian Talbot
Director
Lisa Kent
Choreographer
Steven Edis
Music Arranger
Designer
Paul Farnsworth
Musical Director (and Music Arranger)
Catherine Jayes
Lighting Designer
Jason Taylor
Sound Designer
Simon Whitehorn
Dialect Coach
Charmian Hoare
Assistant Director
Justin Trefgarne
Sound System
Orbital Sound
Programmes and Marketing
Sets
Rehearsals
Misc Images
Reviews
The Telegraph
"The set, by Paul Farnsworth...fits the mood of the piece perfectly" "A favourable first impression is quickly reinforced by the appearance of the three principals - Sara Crowe (the voice that launched a thousand packets of Philadelphia cheese) as Lorelei, Debby Bishop as Lorelei's friend Dorothy, and Clive Rowe as the long-suffering Gus"
Independent
"Clive Rowe...(had a) golden tenor voice and winningly open manner"