“Pretty Woman: The Musical” Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, will present the San Francisco Bay Area premiere of “Pretty Woman: The Musical” at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) beginning Tuesday, March 21 and running through Sunday, March 26, 2023.
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” is based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time. Starring Broadway superstar and Tony Award®-nominee Adam Pascal as Edward Lewis and newcomer Jessie Davidson as the charming and charismatic Vivian Ward, “Pretty Woman: The Musical” springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (“Hairspray,” “Kinky Boots,” “Legally Blonde”).
Brought to the stage by lead producer Paula Wagner, “Pretty Woman: The Musical” features an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton.
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” has scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Philip S. Rosenberg, sound design by John Shivers, hair design by Josh Marquette, makeup design by Fiona Mifsud, and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Will Van Dyke.
Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired the iconic movie. “Pretty Woman” the film (produced by Arnon Milchan - New Regency Productions) was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990.
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” is certain to lift your spirits and light up your heart. If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!
Single tickets are available now online at broadwaysanjose.com, by calling 408-792-4111, or in-person at the San Jose Civic Box Office (150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose). Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by emailing groups@broadwaysanjose.com.
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Photo caption: (L to R) Jessica Crouch and Jessie Davidson. (Credit: Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)