JOY: A New Musical announces UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
JOY: A New Musical will make its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 20 February to 10 April 2027, following its 2025 Off-Broadway debut run.
You may recall the story from yet another refreshingly empowered female lead played by Oscar-nominee Jennifer Lawrence, in the 2015 film of the same name. However, the musical promises to dig a little deeper.
When a frustrating household chore of a single suburban mother sparks an idea for a revolutionary new product, there unravels an inspiring story of daring to back yourself and building the future you dream of on your own terms.
The story of entrepreneur inventor Joy Mangano and her Miracle Mop has never been shy of an audience, from the 30 minutes on QVC air that sold 18,000 mops, to the multi-award-winning performance of Jennifer Lawrence, and now to centre stage.
The show is described as a kindred production to the feel-good musical storytelling of Waitress and the unapologetic female empowerment of SIX, reflective of their acclaimed creative team.
Lorin Latarro directs, familiar with heartfelt screen to stage adaptation through work on Waitress and Mrs. Doubtfire.
The production will feature original music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award-nominated songwriter AnnMarie Milazzo, most notably connected to the recent Next To Normal UK revival and an original book comes from the Tony Award-winning Broadway producer of Groundhog Day, Spring Awakening and Kinky Boots.
The production will be led by three-time Tony Award-winning producer Sandi Moran (Hadestown, Sister Act, Moulin Rouge!)
Casting for the UK premiere will be announced in due course.
“From selling out on QVC in the 90s to taking centre stage in London with JOY: A New Musical - what an incredible journey! Seeing my life set to music is beyond spectacular”, Joy Mangano comments.
“If audiences leave with more joy in their hearts and bigger dreams in their minds, then that's the real magic!”
Price: Standard from £20 | Concessions from £16 | Previews £16 | Pioneers’ Preview (20th Feb) £10
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