Dusty, Starring a 3-D Dusty Springfield, Sets London Dates

Dusty, a new multi-media show celebrating the music of 60’s pop icon Dusty Springfield, will receive its world premiere at London's Charing Cross Theatre next month. Written by Kim Weild and Duncan Sibbald with dramaturg Jack Bradley, the production is directed by Chris Cowey. Dusty will begin previews on May 25 and officially open June 3; it is currently set to shutter on August 22. Casting will be announced later.

With original music by Dusty Springfield, audiences will see and hear Springfield on stage using 3-D technology and digital media. Dusty follows the highs and lows of Springfield’s rise from middle class suburban London to the recording of her seminal album Dusty in Memphis. Through the eyes of Nancy Jones, one of Dusty's childhood friends, and other key figures who accompanied her on her journey, Dusty celebrates the life of one of Britain’s most influential recording artists.

The production will feature set designs by Phil Lindley, lighting by Eugene O’Connor, choreography by Lyndon Lloyd and sound by Paul Gavin and James Nicholson. Musical direction is by Dean Austin.

Another tuner based on the pop legend, Forever Dusty, closed off-Broadway in spring 2013.