About Opening Night
“One of the most enticing openings of the year”
- Independent
BAFTA and two-time Olivier® award-winner Sheridan Smith stars in the world premiere of Opening Night, a major new musical with music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation, alongside book and direction by Tony® and Olivier ® award-winner Ivo van Hove.
“Every Sheridan Smith stage appearance is a gift”
- Metro
Based on John Cassavetes' legendary film, Opening Night follows a theatre company's preparations to stage a new play on Broadway. But drama ignites backstage when their leading lady is rocked by tragedy, and her personal turmoil forces everyone to deliver the performance of their lives.
Sheridan Smith stars alongside Hadley Fraser (The Lehman Trilogy), Shira Haas (Unorthodox), Nicola Hughes (Chicago), Amy Lennox (Cabaret), John Marquez (Pygmalion), and Benjamin Walker (American Psycho).
Opening Night premieres at London's Gielgud Theatre for a strictly limited run from 6 March 2024.
Opening Night Tickets
at the Gielgud Theatre
Ticket Prices
Standard Tickets from: £20*
Please check individual performances for price availability.
For Booking fees and other information click here.
Performance schedule
Monday to Saturday: 7:30pm
Wednesday and Saturday: 2:30pm
Show Running Time
2 hours and 25 minutes
Including an interval
Some Things You Need to Know
Please note: The performance includes strobe lighting, a period of continuous flashing lights, and use of haze.
Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break but we cannot guarantee admittance into the performance.
You may not bring food or drink purchased elsewhere.
For full terms and conditions, please click here.
Accessibility
If you have access requirements, you can find information regarding accessibility at this theatre here.
★★★★"CAPTIVATING. SHAKES UP MUSICAL THEATRE"
The Guardian
★★★★"SHERIDAN SMITH IS SUPERB. THERE IS TRULY NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT."
Time Out
★★★★"AN EXTRAORDINARY THEATRICAL MASH-UP"
Daily Mail
Opening Night Access Performance Dates
Captioned Performance
Saturday 4 May 2024 at 2:30pm
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