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Frances Ruffelle to Star in UK Premiere of Finn’s Make Me A Song

William Finn
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)
William Finn
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)

Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle, Ian H. Watkins, Louise Dearman, and Gareth Snook will star in the U.K. premiere of the William Finn revue Make Me A Song, to run March 3-April 6 at the New Players Theatre.

The show, which is conceived by Rob Ruggerio, is a revue of the composer-lyricist’s work, including songs from such shows as Falsettos, A New Brain, and Elegies, among others. It will be directed by Andrew McBean, with musical direction by Matt Brind and design by Ben M. Rogers.

Ruffelle won the Tony Award for her work as Eponine in Les Miserables, a role she originated in London. She has also starred in the musical Chicago.

For more information, visit www.whatsonstage.com.