New production photos have been released for the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, Ashley Robinson's new play--with music--based on Annie Proulx's short story, Playbill reported. The production officially opened at London's @sohoplace May 18. Featuring songs by Dan Gillespie Sells and direction by Jonathan Butterell, the limited engagement will continue through August 12.
Tony and BAFTA nominee Mike Faist (Dear Evan Hansen, West Side Story film) stars as Jack with Oscar nominee Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea, Boy Erased) as Ennis. The cast also includes Emily Fairn (The Responder) as Alma, Paul Hickey (Waste, Our Class) as older Ennis, and Martin Marquez (Othello, Husbands & Sons) as Joe/Bill/Jack's father.
The original songs are performed by Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction), who plays the balladeer. Reader is joined onstage by her country and western band, including musical director Sean Green on piano, Meelie Traill on upright bass, Greg Miller on chromatic harmonica, and BJ Cole on pedal steel guitar.
"Brokeback Mountain has been recreated in several different forms, each with its own distinctive moods and impact," Proulx had said in an earlier statement. "Ashley's script is fresh and deeply moving, opening sight lines not visible in the original nor successive treatments."