Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical Explained

Get Up, Stand Up!
Subtitle:The Bob Marley Musical
Music:Bob Marley
Lyrics:Bob Marley
Basis:Life and music of Bob Marley
Premiere Location:Lyric Theatre, London
Productions:2021 West End

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical is a musical based on the life and music of Bob Marley written by Lee Hall.

Production history

West End premiere (2021-2023)

The musical made its world premiere at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End on 20 October 2021, with previews from 1 October, starring Arinzé Kene as Bob Marley.[1] The musical was originally due to open on 6 February 2021, but was postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

In July 2020, it was announced that Clint Dyer had replaced Dominic Cooke as the production's director.[3] The musical is choreographed by Shelley Maxwell, with set design by Chloe Lamford, costume design by Lisa Duncan, lighting design by Charles Balfour, sound design by Tony Gayle, sound effect design by Ben Grant and video design by Tal Yarden. Musical supervision and arrangements are by Phil Bateman, wigs, hair and make-up by Campbell Young, orchestration by Simon Hale, musical direction by Sean Green, and casting direction by Pippa Ailion.[4]

The production was nominated for 4 Laurence Olivier Awards in 2022, including Best New Musical and Best Actor in a Musical for Kene.[5]

In March 2022, Michael Duke took over the role of Bob Marley. Duke was previously the role’s alternate until Arinzé Kene’s departure.[6]

On 4 August 2022, it was announced that the musical would make its final performance on 8 January 2023.[7]

In October 2022, Duke won Best Male Actor in a Musical at the Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony was held at the National Theatre in London. [8]

Cast and characters

CharacterWest End (2021)
Bob MarleyArinzé Kene
Alternate Bob MarleyMichael Duke
Rita MarleyGabrielle Brooks
Cindy BreakspeareShanay Holmes
Judy MowattSophia Mackay
Marcia Griffiths / I ThreeMelissa Brown-Taylor
Bunny WailerJacade Simpson
Peter ToshNatey Jones

Notable West End replacements

Musical numbers

Act I
Act II

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult
2022Laurence Olivier AwardBest New Musical
Best Actor in a MusicalArinzé Kene
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a MusicalGabrielle Brooks
Best Original Score or New OrchestrationsSimon Hale

See also

References

  1. Web site: Limited. London Theatre Direct. 2021-05-17. First Look: Images of Arinzé Kene from Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical have been released!. 2021-06-08. London Theatre Direct. en.
  2. Web site: Thomas. Sophie. 2021-02-02. 'Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical' postponed to October 2021. 2021-05-03. London Theatre Guide. en.
  3. Web site: 2020-07-22. Clint Dyer replaces Dominic Cooke to direct Bob Marley musical. 2021-05-03. The Guardian. en.
  4. Web site: Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley musical extends West End run! London Theatre Direct. 2022-01-10. www.londontheatredirect.com.
  5. Web site: Yossman . K. J. . 2022-03-08 . Eddie Redmayne, Jessie Buckley and Emma Corrin Nominated for Olivier Awards 2022 . 2022-03-09 . Variety . en-US.
  6. Web site: 'Get up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical' tickets available through January 2023. 11 March 2022.
  7. Web site: 'GET UP STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL will play its final performance on 8 January 2023. 4 August 2022.
  8. Web site: 'Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical' wins at 2022 Black British Theatre Awards. 17 October 2022.

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