Mozart: Her Story description
Did you know that Mozart’s sister Nan Mozart was possibly even more talented than her famous brother? This brilliant new musical celebrates Nan, whose talents were suppressed and who was not allowed to explore her own creativity. This is her story.
A powerful tale of love and hate, tragedy and redemption
In the 1700s Mozart toured Europe, wowing audiences across the continent and impressing the critics. But the furore didn’t concern Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was his sister, Maria Anna Mozart, who caused the fuss when she toured with her brother and father – and some say she was by far the most talented of the two. Given the attention and prominence she deserves at long last, the plot tells the story of the siblings’ journey through love and hate, tragedy and redemption.
The show is directed by Stephanie Klemons. And there’s an all-star West End and Broadway cast on the job, including Gabrielle Brooks (Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, Once on this Island) as Nan Mozart herself, Tyrone Huntley (Hello, Dolly!, Jesus Christ Superstar) as her brother the composer, with Anthony Rapp (Rent, If/Then, Star Trek: Discovery) as Count Franz von Walsegg, and Laura Pitt-Pulford from Standing at the Sky’s Edge as Anna Maria Mozart.
They’re joined by Vinny Coyle as Johann Baptist zu Sonnenburg, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer as Constanze Weber, and Emily Squibb as Karoline von Walsegg / Cover Nan, Emily Panes, Elisabeth Snegir, Daisie Mariella, Jordan Fox, Harry Chandler, Bethaney Wellings-Davies, Evie-Leigh Savage, Jacob Wye, Larissa Gerske, Maxfield Haynes, Addison Ector and Charlotte Edmonds.
The creative team
There’s music and additional lyrics from Gregory Nabours, and the Book and Lyrics come from Tegan Summer. Colette Freedman does the Dramaturgy, Dwight Roden and Desmond Richardson - founders of Complexions Contemporary Ballet – are responsible for the Choreography, and Andy Walmsley is the Scenic Designer. Christine Darch is the Costume Designer and Davidè Torchio designed the hair. Prema Mehta is the Lighting Designer, Chris Whybrow the Sound Designer, and Jill Green and Associates’ Olivia Laydon and Tom Shiels are responsible for the casting.
Playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Age restrictions
Ages 4+. Ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult.