IN DREAMS – A NEW MUSICAL OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS IN THE UK
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Karastamatis, Sue Toth, Erin Nantais – Mirvish Productions
North American Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
September 26 – November 12, 2023
In Dreams, a new musical from the creators of the Broadway and West End smash hit musical & Juliet, received rave reviews and five and four-star ratings at its world premiere engagement at the Leeds Playhouse. The North American Premiere of In Dreams will play from September 26 to November 12, 2023 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.
“Bold, well-choreographed and emotionally engaged, In Dreams is a crowd-pleasing hit musical” – The Telegraph
“Roy Orbison musical is another bona fide hit for & Juliet team” - WhatsOnStage
“An irresistible show” – The Times
“Sent me home in a wistful daze” – The Sunday Times
“Our first thought was wow! Our last thought was wow! And everything in between was a double wow!” – West End Best Friend
“It’s funny, bright and emotional which will leave you wanting to see it again and again” – Theatre Life
“A genuinely feel-good piece of theatre” – Leeds Living
“Truly beautiful” – Broadway World
In Dreams is a new musical featuring the songs of Roy Orbison. With a book by David West Read (Schitt’s Creek, & Juliet), and direction by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In The Heights), In Dreams tells a funny and poignant story of a country-rock singer who invites her old bandmates to join her for “the party of a lifetime” in a family-run Mexican restaurant in New Mexico, while keeping her true motivations a secret. In Dreams takes you on a joyous, uplifting and moving journey – a lyrical and comedic exploration of the universal longing for love and connection.
In Dreams features iconic Roy Orbison songs including “Crying,” “I Drove All Night,” “Pretty Woman,” “You Got It,” and “Handle Me With Care.”
Tickets for In Dreams are available now at mirvish.com.
THE CAST
The North American Premiere of In Dreams features the all-star West End Cast including Tony-winning Broadway star Lena Hall as lead singer Kenna opposite Oliver Tompsett as drummer Ramsey, Manuel Pacific as restaurant owner Oscar, Sian Reese-Williams and Noël Sullivan as married couple lyricist Jane and guitarist Donovan, Broadway legend Alma Cuervo as Oscar’s grandmother Ana Sofia, Richard Trinder as widower George, Leon Craig as Tom, head chef of the restaurant, Hannah Ducharme as Bianca and the production’s Dance Captain as well as the 1st cover for Kenna and Jane, Mark Peachey as Officer Lee and Resident Director as well as 1st cover for Ramsey, Donovan and George, and Fabiola Ocasio in the ensemble as well as 1st cover for Nicole and Bianca.
Joining the Toronto engagement of In Dreams includes local artist Nasim Ramirez as Oscar’s long-time girlfriend Nicole, Ache Hernandez in the ensemble and 1st cover for Oscar and Tom, and Susan Dunstan as 1st cover for Ana Sofia.