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Pretty Woman at CIBC Theatre

Pretty Woman

Finished Mar 17

CIBC Theatre

It's a must-see for anyone who loves the original movie or for anyone who wants to experience something truly special.

Pretty Woman

Finished Mar 17

CIBC Theatre

It's a must-see for anyone who loves the original movie or for anyone who wants to experience something truly special.

Why see Pretty Woman?

Walking down the street on its first national tour!

After delighting audiences on Broadway Vivian and Edward are bringing their whirlwind romance on their first national tour! 

Even though we all know Pretty Woman, the creators of this upcoming musical know the original storyline won't go down to well with modern audiences. Therefore, the Vivian we once knew will now be a stronger and a more independent heroine for the 21st century.

This stage adaptation packs quite a creative punch. Marshall's vision is fulfilled by the movie's scribe J.F Lawton in penning the libretto, while Canadian rock god Bryan Adams and his songwriting partner Jim Vallance provide the score. Directing and choreographing the show is two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, On Your Feet!).

What is Pretty Woman about?

A ruthless and driven business tycoon, Edward specializes in taking over businesses and then selling them off, piece by piece, totally unsympathetic to the hundreds of employees' lives he destroys. During a trip to LA, he finds himself without a partner for series of schmaltzy functions, so hires a sex worker to act as his escort. The lady of the night he chooses is Vivian, who much like Edward, goes about her work with a clinical detachment.

As their week together progresses, this usually isolated couple find themselves utterly comfortable in each other's company and discover that they might just be falling for each other. Can this blossoming romance turn both of their lives around?

Did you know?

The movie may be a light and charming romance, but the story started out very differently. The original script was a dark drama, with a much more downbeat ending. Once Gere and Roberts were cast, however, it was clear that the pair generated such chemistry together that the movie's tone needed to be lightened.

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 25 minutes, including one intermission.

Dates

Finished Mar 17

Cast

  • Ellie Baker as Vivian Ward
  • Chase Wolfe as Edward Lewis
  • Rae Davenport as Kit De Luca
  • Adam Du Plessis as Happy Man
  • Liam Searcy as Philip Stuckey
  • Kerry D'Jovanni as David Morse
  • Sarah Wang as Violetta

Further cast

Matthew Blum, Brianna Clark, Vincent Diperi, Lauren Esser, Charlie Fusari, Steven Gagliano, Justin Glass, Christian Maxwell Henry, Alexandra Kinsley, Joshua Kring, Bethany Mcdonald, Robert Miller, Hank Santos, Taylor M. Sheppard, Devyn Trondson, Elana Val

Reviews

Our review

Bold, Nostalgic, Romantic

Our reviewer Saadiqah saw the production on the West End, here's what she thought!

Saadiqah Gardner

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Customer reviews

66 reviews, average rating: (2.7 Stars)

Jan elfline

Laughed, cried, loved it

An evening at the theatre doesn't get any better than this. Samantha Barks was amazing. The show was funny and poignant; at times it was lively and raucous, at other times you could hear a pin drop in the packed auditorium. See it. You won't be disappointed. ... Read more

Barb Q.

Pretty woman review

We loved it. The music and choreography are great and the actors are outstanding. Such a fun show. Our seats were up in the balcony but we could see everything really well. Wouldn't take small kids. Great show to see with your daughter or friends. ... Read more

Nancy

Loved it

I enjoyed every minute, every cast member. ... Read more

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