The 5th Avenue presents the U.S. premiere touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, November 13 to December 2, described by the London Daily Telegraph as “Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best show since The Phantom of the Opera.” The musical is based on the 1961 film starring Hayley Mills, and comes direct from a record-breaking West End engagement and U.K. sell-out tour. Seattle is the fifth stop of the U.S. national tour, which includes Houston, Hartford and Sacramento.
“WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND is a fantastic story for a musical dramatist, and it took me back to my rock roots,” says composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. “It’s a primal tale about salvation and forgiveness that everyone can relate to. I’m absolutely delighted that Bill Kenwright’s wonderful production is going to be seen in America.”
Featuring a host of award-winning songs including the Boyzone smash hit “No Matter What,” WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND tells the story of a young Louisiana girl who finds a mysterious stranger hiding in her barn. When she asks his identity, the first words he utters are “Jesus Christ,” and it’s as if all her prayers have been answered. While the townspeople are determined to find the escaped felon, she and her friends vow to protect him from the outside world.
Show and ticket details available on 5thAve.org
Theater enthusiasts can get a behind-the-scenes look at this show before it opens during a combined WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND/JERSEY BOYS SPOTLIGHT NIGHT on Monday, November 5 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at The 5th Avenue Theatre. This free event, sponsored by US Bank, will celebrate the life and glorious music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, including performances from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Evita. Original Broadway Phantom of the Opera cast member Patti Cohenour will make a special appearance. Then, a look at the story behind JERSEY BOYS – the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical and Broadway’s hottest ticket. Visit 5th Avenue Theater Spotlight for details about this event.
