Clueless, the Musical, is a new musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures classic film. The modern spin on Jane Austen’s Emma gets another timeless makeover from the original film’s writer-director alongside a majorly acclaimed creative team.
Featuring a book by the iconic voice of a generation Amy Heckerling (writer-director of Clueless, director of Fast Times at Ridgemont High), an original score by the multi-platinum singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and lyrics by Grammy Award® winner and three-time Tony Award® nominee Glenn Slater. CLUELESS is directed by the acclaimed Rachel Kavanaugh with choreography by Lizzi Gee.
Set in the glitzy world of Beverly Hills, the story follows Cher Horowitz, a wealthy and popular high school student who spends much of her time matchmaking. She’s about to embark on her biggest project yet – making over her awkward new friend, Tai, and setting her up with the most handsome boy in school. But what happens to Cher when, for the first time, everything is not perfect and she begins to realise that she might not understand love as well as she thinks.
Clueless legions of fans have been crying out for a musical ever since the film first hit our screens. As Clueless isn’t just a Hollywood classic — it’s a story that has lived with generations, thanks to its heart, humour, and undeniable charm as well as original source material – Jane Austen’s Emma. It’s a story with a ‘heart of gold and full of classic lines including Cher's immortal put-down, “As if!” - some things never go out of fashion. From West Hollywood to the West End, this musical reimagining takes everything fans love about the film and brings it to life in a fresh, vibrant way. Its entertaining, nostalgic, full of 90's comedy and still as relevant as ever.
Clueless brings together some of the best talent London has to offer and performances will begin at London's Trafalgar Theatre on 15 February as part of both the 30th Anniversary of the original film’s release and 250-year Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.
Details
- Address:
- Trafalgar Theatre
- SW1A 2DY