Based on John Cassavetes legendary film, OPENING NIGHT follows a theatre companys preparations to stage a major new play on Broadway.
But drama ignites behind the scenes when their leading lady is rocked by tragedy, and her personal turmoil forces everybody to deliver the performance of their lives.

Sheridan Smith said, The chance to work with the musical genius that is Rufus Wainwright and one of the worlds greatest stage directors, Ivo van Hove, was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and quite frankly, if theyd asked me to read out the back of a cereal packet, Id have been there! But, I couldnt be more thrilled to be cast in this fantastic original musical and to play the complex and challenging character of Myrtle.