Caroline, or Change, Starring Sharon D. Clarke, Will Transfer to West End in the Fall

The critically acclaimed U.K. production of Caroline, or Change, which opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre last year and currently plays the Hampstead Theatre through April 21, will transfer to London's West End this fall.

Directed by Michael Longhurst, performances will begin at the Playhouse Theatre November 20 and continue through February 9, 2019.

Olivier winner Sharon D. Clarke will reprise her work in the title role.

Caroline, or Change features a book and lyrics by Tony Kushner and music by Jeanine Tesori. The production has designs by Fly Davis, choreography by Ann Yee, musical direction by Nigel Lilley, lighting by Jack Knowles, sound by Paul Arditti, casting by Charlotte Sutton CDG, and children’s casting by Debbie O’Brien.

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Winner of the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Caroline, Or Change is a moving portrait of America at a time of momentous social upheaval. Set in 1963 Louisiana, the musical focuses on Caroline, a maid working in the sweltering basement of the Gellman household, and her relationship with eight-year-old Noah Gellman.

Ambassador Theatre Group, Gavin Kalin Productions, Glass Half Full Productions and Rupert Gavin, in association with Hampstead Theatre, will produce the London run.

Tickets will go on sale March 24 by visiting CarolineorChange.co.uk.

First Look at Sharon D. Clarke in Caroline, or Change at London’s Hampstead Theatre

Caroline_or_Change_Hampstead_Theatre _Production_Photo_2018_Me'sha Bryan_Sharon D Clarke_HR — First Look at Sharon D. Clarke in Caroline, or Change at London’s Hampstead Theatre

Clarke reprises her role from the acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre production.
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Caroline_or_Change_Hampstead_Theatre _Production_Photo_2018_Angela Caesar_HR — Angela Caesar

Caroline_or_Change_Hampstead_Theatre _Production_Photo_2018_Carole Stennett_T'Shan Williams_Sharon Rose_HR — Carole Stennett, T'Shan Williams, and Sharon Rose

Caroline_or_Change_Hampstead_Theatre _Production_Photo_2018_Sharon D. Clarke_Abiona Omonua_HR — Sharon D. Clarke and Abiona Omonua

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Caroline_or_Change_Hampstead_Theatre _Production_Photo_2018_Sharon D. Clarke_Aaron Gelkoff_HR — Sharon D. Clarke and Aaron Gelkoff

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First Look at Sharon D. Clarke in Caroline, or Change at London’s Hampstead Theatre

First Look at Sharon D. Clarke in Caroline, or Change at London’s Hampstead Theatre

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