Rumour has it, the brand new musical adaptation of the classic 1993 movie Sleepless In Seattle could be making its way to the West End in 2015, delighting fans all over.
Having recently had its world premiere at the Pasadena Playhouse in June, Sleepless In Seattle: The New Musical hopes to bring the show to the West End and Broadway before embarking on a worldwide tour. The show’s management team have launched a Crowd Funder campaign to raise a whopping $2.5 million, and are already 80% of the way there, having raised $2 million so far. The plans aim to redevelop the musical in the spring of 2015 before opening it in London later in the year.
The Crowd Funder campaign has meant that a mechanism has been provided to enable smaller investors to be able to participate in bringing Sleepless in Seattle to the stage. It is an equity arrangement and differs from other fundraising vehicles, such as Kickstarter, in that the team is not requesting contributions. The link will be left active for a maximum of 60 days or until it has been fully subscribed.
The iconic romance story follows widowed architect Sam Baldwin as his young son encourages him to find love again. The classic tale is filled with charm, romance and wit; the fresh and lively book by Academy Award-nominee Jeff Arch (the film’s original writer) blends easily with the beloved movie. The brand new musical score bursts with heart and humour, giving audiences everywhere a foolproof recipe for a theatrical affair that will be remembered forever.