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Amelie, A New Musical at Ahmanson Theater

Why see Amelie, A New Musical?

Pre-Broadway Engagment

The Ahmanson welcomes the Broadway-bound Amelie, A New Musical, for a strictly limited engagement this December. Adapted from the classic movie by French auteur Jean-Pierre Jeunet, this charming new show revolves around the crushingly shy Parisian waitress Amelie Poulain, who makes it her mission to bring happiness to those her around by secretly arranging little moments of pleasure in their lives.

Amelie the movie captivated audiences worldwide, and with an all star creative team including Tony-winning director Pam McKinnon (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf), this musical adaptation looks set to do the same. Leading the cast as the eponymous heroine is Phillipa Soo, who recently wowed Broadway audiences with her star turn in Hamilton, for which she received a Tony nomination.

What is Amelie About?

From a very young age, Amelie has lived in a different world. The child of rather too overprotective parents, Amelie has escaped her loneliness and social akwardness by creating an imaginary realm of fantasy. When she leaves home to become a waitress, her fantasies are projected onto the streets of Paris, as she sets about touching peoples lives with her sweet, but sometimes misguided schemes. One day she discovers a mysterious photo album and the resulting adventure changes her life forever!

Key Information

Audience

Recommended for ages 10+.

Dates

Finished Jan 15, 2017

Cast

Phillipa Soo as Amelie
Adam Chanler-Berat
Manoel Felciano
Emily Afton
Alyse Alan Louis
David Andino
Randy Blair
Heath Calvert
Alison Cimmet
Savvy Crawford
Harriett D. Foy
Maria-Christina Oliveras
Tony Sheldon
Jacob Keith Watson
Paul Whitty

Creative

Book by Craig Lucas
Music by Daniel Messe
Lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Daniel Messe
Directed by Pam McKinnnon
Choreography by Sam Pinkleton

Reviews

Customer reviews

3 reviews, average rating: (3.0 Stars)

Suellen Crano

Amazing Amalie

This show has such pizzazz...it is wonderfully performed, choreographed, staged, designed--and the music and lyrics are brilliant. It was so enjoyable on our visit on the first preview night, that we bought tix for the night of the 15th, the last preview and then again on the 23rd. And we have to drive for over an hour to get to the theater. We saw it at the Berkeley Rep, where it was a really good show, but this iteration just blew our minds. The audience loved it and gave an incredible ovation at the end. It is fast paced, and when it is over, you want more. And it was fun to see so many in the audience wearing their Amelie outfits! ... Read more

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