Campbell, Johnston, McKean, Murphy Set for Love Song in London

Neve Campbell, Kristen Johnston, Michael McKean, and Cillian Murphy will star in John Kolvenbach’s new play Love Song at London’s Ambassadors Theatre, November 25-March 3. The production, which will be directed by John Crowley, will open officially on December 4.

The play concerns Beane (Murphy), an oddball whose life seems to improve after his apartment is burglarized. Crowley and Kolvenbach previously collaborated on the play On an Average Day. The production’s design team includes Scott Pask (sets and costumes) and Howard Harrison (lighting).

Campbell, who will play the role of Molly, starred on the London stage in Resurrection Blues. She is best known for her film and television work, including Scream, The Company, and Party of Five. Johnston, who will play Joan, has been seen on Broadway in The Women and Off-Broadway in Aunt Dan and Lemon and The Baltimore Waltz. She received two Emmy Awards for her work on the NBC sitcom Third Rock from the Sun.

McKean, who will play Harry, appeared on Broadway last season in The Pajama Game and has also starred on the New York stage in Hairspray and A Second Hand Memory. His numerous film and television credits include A Mighty Wind, This Is Spinal Tap, and Laverne & Shirley. Among Murphy’s theater credits are Juno and the Paycock, The Shape of Things, and The Seagull. His film work includes Red Eye, Batman Begins, and 28 Days.