Princess Diana Musical Completes Casting for Broadway Premiere

Full casting is here for the upcoming Broadway bio-musical Diana. The previously announced tuner based on the life of Princess Diana will begin previews on March 2 and officially open on March 31 at the Longacre Theatre.

Newly announced cast members include Zach Adkins (Anastasia), Tessa Alves (Beetlejuice), Ashley Andrews (King Kong), Austen Danielle Bohmer (Days of Rage), Holly Ann Butler (Come From Away), Stephen Carrasco (Anastasia), Bruce Dow (Jesus Christ Superstar), Richard Gatta (Bright Star), Lauren E.J. Hamilton (The Tempest), Emma Hearn (Cats), Shaye Hopkins (The Doctor Blake Mysteries), Andre Jordan (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Gareth Keegan (Sell By), Nathan Lucrezio (Aladdin), Tomas Matos (Kiss My Aztec), Chris Medlin (Mean Girls), Laura Stracko (Fun Center) and Bethany Ann Tesarck (Bye Bye Birdie).

They will appear alongside the previously announced Jeanna de Waal in the title role, Roe Hartrampf as Prince Charles, Erin Davie as Camilla Parker Bowles and two-time Tony winner Judy Kaye as Queen Elizabeth, all of whom will reprise their performances from the musical's world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse.

Set in 1981, Diana finds the world ready for a royal wedding. Following her fairytale union, Princess Diana faces a distant husband, an unmovable monarchy and constant media scrutiny. But her unabashed honesty, modern perspective and gentle compassion galvanizes a nation, even as it threatens the royal family's hold on England.

The Broadway production will feature scenic design by David Zinn, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Gareth Owen and orchestrations by John Clancy.