On this day in 1973, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened in London’s West End, marking a major milestone in the journey of what would become one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Premiering at the Albery Theatre (now the Noël Coward Theatre), the production helped introduce audiences to the colorful, imaginative world that continues to captivate generations today.
In the clip shared by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals page, lyricist Tim Rice reflects on the origins of one of the show’s most recognizable songs, “Any Dream Will Do,” offering a glimpse into the creative spark that helped shape the musical’s identity. Hearing the story behind the song is a reminder that Joseph began as something simple and heartfelt before growing into an international sensation.
More than five decades later, the music, humor, and spirit of the show still feel fresh. It’s a testament to the power of a great story, a memorable melody, and a dream that refused to stay small.
Now the story continues on the VSC stage. Get you seats today and experience the color, energy, and unforgettable music live at the Wells Theatre.
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The Superpower of Wait Until Dark
“Starting is always a difficult thing, in any walk in life, but with a play, it looks like this giant mountain to climb. But when you arrive, and as soon as the actors sit at the table… and you hear their voices, and hear the energy, you can start to already see it coming into view…” says acclaimed director and playwright, Mark Shanahan, who is in Norfolk to direct the latest Virginia Stage Company production of season 47, “Wait Until Dark.” We’re inside the side lobby of the Wells Theatre…
Step inside the world of Wait Until Dark.
This collection of images offers a glimpse of the atmosphere that fills the Wells Theatre each night... wary glances, and the quiet sense that something isn’t quite right. The set, the costumes, and the performances all work together to create a mood that feels heavy with anticipation.
But as striking as these photos are, they only capture a fraction of the experience.
Photos by J. Stubbs Photography
Pay What You Choose Night: Theatre for Everyone, On Your Terms
Our Pay What You Choose performance of Wait Until Dark invites you to experience live theatre at a price that works for you. Tickets start at just $5, and you decide what you’re able to pay.
It’s a simple idea, but an important one. Theatre should feel welcoming, not exclusive. It should be something you can try on a whim, bring a friend to, or finally say yes to after passing by the Wells a hundred times and wondering what it’s like inside…
Review: Share a killer, thriller, chiller night with Virginia Stage Company
In ‘Wait Until Dark,’ our heroine can’t see the con men who come to rob her. Page Laws reviews this remake of a 1960s classic.
“Why do I have to be the world’s champion blind woman?”
— Susan to Sam in “Wait Until Dark”
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How appropriate for the weather! A thriller that further chills us, its poor paying audience, to the very bone …