Mozart: Her Story

Mozart: Her Story description

Throughout history rich women were expected to learn at least one instrument, read music, perform and compose. The only problem is, they weren’t allowed to perform in public until the 1900s. Mozart had an incredibly talented sister, she was repressed by society, and this is her story.

Until the 20th century women were not allowed to study music in a conservatory, nor could they publish their work. It was thought to be immoral. Some female composers released their music under false male names. As you can imagine, they’ve been forgotten. But one woman, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s older sister Maria Anna Mozart, was particularly talented. Her existence is never mentioned in history books or movies, but this brand new musical celebrates her.

The stars of the show

The production 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 show’s 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 (venue info)