Bill Kenwright Ltd are delighted to announce the full cast for the UK & Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble. The musical is based on the original hit film by Roger Kumble and originally produced by Eva Price.
Following sell-out seasons in London and New York, the brand-new smash hit musical Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical begins touring on 13 February 2025 including the Manchester Palace Theatre from Tue 25 Mar - Sat 29 Mar 2025.
Abbie Budden (Jill in Jack and the Beanstalk, Ipswich Regent Theatre, Heidi in [Title of Show], Southwark Playhouse and Phoenix Arts Club) will return to the role of Annette Hargrove, with Will Callan (Marius in Les Misérables, West End & UK and Ireland tour) as Sebastian Valmont, Nic Myers (Alternate Sally Bowles in Cabaret, West End) as Kathryn Merteuil, Lucy Carter (Babies: A New Musical, The Other Palace) as Cecile Caldwell / Marci Greenbaum, Luke Connor Hall (The Choir of Man, Arts Theatre) as Blaine Tuttle, Joe Simmons (Pippin, 50th Anniversary Concert) as Greg McConnell, Gabriella Williams (Betty Haynes in White Christmas, The Mill at Sonning) as Mrs Bunny Caldwell / Dr Greenbaum and Kevin Yates (Ain’t Too Proud, West End) as Ronald Clifford. Completing the cast are Olivia Brookes (Ali in MAMMA MIA!, West End), Ben Fenwick (Heathers, West End and UK Tour), Sophie Hutchinson (Heathers, The Other Palace) and Onuri Smith (Jack and the Beanstalk, Cliffs Pavilion).
Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is packed with ‘90s pop classics including the songs of Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more!
Step siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil engage in a cruel bet: Kathryn goads Sebastian into attempting to seduce Annette Hargrove, the headmaster’s virtuous daughter.
Weaving a web of secrets and temptation, their crusade wreaks havoc on the students at their exclusive Manhattan high school. It’s not long before the duo become entangled in their own web of deception and unexpected romance, with explosive results…
The iconic movie set to the decade’s best songs is an irresistible combination and with over forty 4 and 5 star reviews, it’s the ultimate ‘90s night out.
Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is directed by Jonathan O’Boyle (Hair, Rain Man, Pippin, Aspects of Love), choreographed by Gary Lloyd (Heathers, Thriller Live, Carrie the Musical) who is also Associate Director with set and costume design by Polly Sullivan, lighting design by Nick Richings and sound design by Chris Whybrow. The Musical
Supervisor is Jeremy Wootton and Musical Director is Will Joy. Associate Choreographer is
Emma Hunter, Intimacy Co-ordinator is Rebecca Reaney and Fight Director is Bret Yount.
Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is produced by Bill Kenwright Ltd.
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2025 TOUR SCHEDULE
13 – 15 Feb Windsor Theatre Royal 01753 853 888 www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
18 – 22 Feb York Grand Opera House
25 Feb – 1 Mar New Wimbledon Theatre www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon
4 – 8 Mar Chelmsford Theatre 01245 606 505 www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk
11 – 15 Mar Cheltenham Everyman Theatre 01242 572 573 www.everymantheatre.org.uk
18 – 22 Mar Northampton Royal & Derngate 01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk
25 – 29 Mar Manchester Opera House www.atgtickets.com/manchester
1 – 5 Apr Dublin Gaiety Theatre www.gaietytheatre.ie
8 – 12 Apr Aberdeen His Majesty’s Theatre 01224 641122 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
15 – 19 Apr Oxford New Theatre www.atgtickets.com/oxford
23 – 26 Apr Theatre Royal Bath 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk
29 Apr – 3 May Malvern Theatres 01684 892277 www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
6 – 10 May Leeds Grand Theatre 0113 243 0808 www.leedsheritagetheatres.com
13 – 17 May Hull New Theatre 01482 300306 www.hulltheatres.co.uk
20 – 24 May Darlington Hippodrome Theatre 01325 405405 www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
27 – 31 May Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre 029 2063 6464 www.wmc.org.uk
3 – 7 Jun Birmingham Hippodrome 0121 689 3000 www.birminghamhippodrome.com
10 – 14 Jun Princess Theatre, Torquay www.atgtickets.com/torquay
24 – 28 Jun Theatre Royal Brighton www.atgtickets.com/bri
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