Let the love affair begin! Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of The Bridges of Madison County, headlined by Elizabeth Stanley as Francesca and Andrew Samonsky as Robert. The touring production will launch on November 28 in Des Moines, before continuing to cities across the country.
In addition to Stanley and Samonsky, The Bridges of Madison County will feature Cullen R. Titmas as Bud, Mary Callanan as Marge, David Hess as Charlie, Dave Thomas Brown as Michael, Caitlin Houlahan as Carolyn and Katie Klaus as Marian/Chiara/State Fair Singer. The ensemble includes Cole Burden, Caitlyn Caughell, Brad Greer, Lucy Horton, Amy Linden, Trista Moldovan, Jessica Sheridan, Matt Stokes, Tom Treadwell and Bryan Welnicki.
Directed by Bartlett Sher, who helmed the show's Broadway run, and based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, The Bridges of Madison County tells the story of Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid. Featuring music and lyrics by Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman, it’s an unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more.