Marti pellow the witches of eastwick interview bbc. Marti goes from wet wet wet to devilish hot hot hot. Based on the warner brothers motion picture starring jack nicholson, michelle pfeiffer, susan sarandon and cher, the musical production of the witches of eastwick. The witches of eastwick is a 2000 musical based on the novel of the same name by john updike. The witches of eastwick is a 2000 musical based on the novel of the same name by john. Marti pellow is a british pop singer from clydebank, scotland. It was adapted by john dempsey lyrics and book and dana p. Marti pellow brings his own fans, which i think, to be honest, is the only way this show will run. This is an allsinging, alldancing musical take on john updikes tale of seduction, sex and scandal, starring marti pellow as devilish schemer.
The witches of eastwick playhouse, edinburgh, wed 10 dec. Marti pellow concert birmingham tickets new alexandra. See more ideas about scottish music, wimbledon theatre and the witches of eastwick. Earlier this year marti and wet wet wet embarked on a 17date. Marti pellow had all the lithe and lean qualities this human needed to seduce the women of the town but there was also a. Dempsey and rowes mischievous musical adaptation of john updikes novel visits manchester this week, courtesy of cameron mackintosh, starring eighties pop hearthrob marti pellow as demonic darryl van horne, a role originally created on stage by tvs lovejoy ian mcshane eight years ago. The witches of eastwick dvdr musical, live on stage footlight.
Very good supporting work by cher, susan sarandon, michelle pfieffer, and veronica cartwright. Oct 24, 2008 t hanks to the movie, people tend to assume that they know about john updikes the witches of eastwick. The witches of eastwick theatre promo uk tour 2008. He has also recorded albums as a solo artist, and performed as an actor in musical theatre productions in both the west end and on broadway. Marti pellow, 53, revealed how he has been able to stay sober and clean for. May 18, 2018 marti pellow, 53, revealed how he has been able to stay sober and clean for nearly 20 years. In 2008, marti pellow stared as the devilish darryl van horne in the witches of eastwick, a bewitching musical based on the warner. Wet wet wets marti pellow on how he beat his drink and drug. Stage musical witches of eastwick was adapted from john updikes novel of the same name thirteen years after the film was. Marti pellow, lead singer and public face of the enormously successful group wet, wet, wet and solo artiste. Sep 02, 2008 marti pellow stars as the devilish daryl van horne in a new version of the witches of eastwick. Love is all around pellow revels in his role, stalking the stage like a sexmad rooster. Published on jun 18, 2011 in 2008, marti pellow stared as the devilish darryl van horne in the witches of eastwick, a bewitching musical based on the warner brothers motion picture starring jack. Marti pellow stars as the devilish daryl van horne in a new version of the witches of eastwick.
I so enjoyed thinking about your question because it is very important to. Marti then spent the next ten months playing the extraordinarily devilish part of daryl van horne in the box office smash witches of eastwick going even further to establish him as one of the great leading men in entertainment today. Marti pellow has ruled out competing in strictly come dancing or dancing on ice. Marti pellow had all the lithe and lean qualities this human needed to seduce the women of the town but there was also a sinister edge, a malevolence, an animal instinct to his performance that. The creative team collaborated with the writers on further changes to the material, incorporating many of the rewrites from the american premiere, and making more, such as reexpanding eastwick knows, adding a reprise of dance with the devil to close the exorcism scene, and reinstating loose ends. May 30, 2014 an interview with marti pellow just after the start of his run as darryl van horne in the uk tour of the musical the witches of eastwick, from 22 september 2008.
Until may 2009 marti was on a uk tour playing daryl van horne in the hit musical the witches of eastwick. The witches of eastwick uk tour 2008 marti pellow youtube. Marti pellow thought he was hearing things when an oscarwinning composer phoned him and said. The private collection tour celebrates martis 30 years in the industry, including number ones and hit singles from his many albums as both a solo artist and with wet wet wet. The wet wet wet star who is currently starring in the musical version of the witches of eastwick in. Marti pellow in concert milton keynes tickets atg tickets. Goodreads members who liked the witches of eastwick. Oozy crooner marti pellow takes up the jack nicholson role as your average horny little devil, in a musical version of the witchy, bitchy movie. Until may 2009 marti is on a uk tour playing daryl van horne in the hit musical the witches of eastwick. My introduction to the fiction of john updike is the witches of eastwick and based on 111 pages, its going to take elizabeth montgomery wiggling her nose for me to pick up one of the authors books again. Marti pellow biography information on marti pellow. Marti pellow, multiplatinum selling solo artist and wet wet wet front man makes his hotly anticipated return to the uk touring circuit to promote his eighth album hope, a collection of some of the greatest and most inspiring songs in. The witches of eastwick is based on the john updike novel, which must have presented a minefield for george miller, the director. Browse marti pellow tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you.
Feb 27, 2011 marti pellow thought he was hearing things when an oscarwinning composer phoned him and said. Based on the warner brothers motion picture starring jack nicholson, michelle pfeiffer and cher, the musical of the witches of eastwick is coming to the mayflower theatre, starring the sensational marti pellow as the devilish daryl van horne next autumn for one week only, 18 22 november 2008. Marti pellow pellow has previously starred onstage in the west end and on tour as billy flynn in chicago, and on a u. Marti pellow in concert glasgow tickets kings theatre. The witches of eastwick playhouse, edinburgh, wed 10 decsat. Rowe music, directed by eric schaeffer, and produced by cameron mackintosh. Jun 18, 2011 in 2008, marti pellow stared as the devilish darryl van horne in the witches of eastwick, a bewitching musical based on the warner brothers motion picture starring jack nicholson, michelle. Marti pellow casts devilish spell in witches of eastwick in. I was not looking forward to seeing the witches of eastwick.
The witches of eastwick r by rita kempley washington post staff writer june 12, 1987 hells belles. The witches of eastwick marks marti pellows first musical in 3 years and is set to be the hottest ticket of 2008. Marti pellow starred as darryl van horne, ria jones as alexandra, poppy tierney as jane and, reprising her role from the london production, rebecca thornhill as sukie. Who is the antagonist in john updikes the witches of eastwick. Apr 20, 2016 marti pellow takes the lead in the secc 2016 panto, aladdin.
Whether it is for his best selling hits of wet, wet, wet or his sentimental me jazz set, marti is constantly in high demand as a performer. Marti pellow fan channel witches of eastwick facebook. The show has selected the norwich theatre royal as the first venue on its nine month tour of the uk. The witches of eastwick npr coverage of the witches of eastwick by john updike. Aug 23, 20 there are times in your career when youre touring and times when youre touring, explains marti pellow in.
Wet wet wet heartthrob marti pellow proved as much a temptation to ladies on stage as off as he writhed around devilishly in this saucy comedy. Fantasies usually play better on the page than on the screen, because in the imagination they dont seem as ridiculous as they sometimes do when theyve been reduced to actual images. Marti pellow starred as darryl van horne, ria jones as alexandra, poppy tierney as jane and, reprising her role from the london production. Marti pellow is one of britains true great pop icons, having achieved the highest accolades with one of the most successful bands in uk pop history. Aug 23, 2008 the musical version of the witches of eastwick based on the john updike novel and the 1987 warner brothers film with book and lyrics by john dempsey and music by dana p. Marti pellow returns in the witches of eastwick huliq. I suppose i should read updikes novel, but the one book of his i did read sucked. So come over to the dark side and book your tickets now. Marti plays the devilish darryl van horne and we sent our. This is an allsinging, alldancing musical take on john updikes tale of seduction, sex and scandal, starring marti pellow as devilish. Marti pellow, multiplatinum selling solo artist and wet wet wet front man makes his hotly. Pages other community marti pellow fan channel videos this time last year we were all excited for the. The musical version of the witches of eastwick based on the john updike novel and the 1987 warner brothers film with book and lyrics by john dempsey and music by. The show has selected the norwich theatre royal as.
He was the lead singer of the scottish pop group wet wet wet from their formation in 1982 until their first split in 1997, and again from their reformation in 2004 to their second split in 2017. He has recently played the leading role of daryl van horne in a touring revival of the musical the witches of eastwick, toured with george benson and at the. T hanks to the movie, people tend to assume that they know about john updikes the witches of eastwick. Marti pellow is enjoying a welcome stay as he appears at the hall for cornwall in the touring production of the witches of eastwick. The witches of eastwick tour website now live message. At times the storyline proceeds very slowly with descriptions of scenery literally exceeding, in length, the development of plot line. The witches of eastwick tour website now live message board. The former wet wet wet band member is set to perform songs from his 30 year career in a uk tour. Glorying in the name of darryl van horne, he upends the lives of three bored and.
He was the lead singer of the scottish pop group wet wet wet, from their formation in 1982 until their first split in 1997, and again from their reformation in 2004 to their second split in 2017. Published on mar 6, 2009 wet wet wet heartthrob marti pellow is starring as the devil in a musical version of the witches of eastwick. An intimate evening of music, including west end and broadway songs from his stunning new album hope, as well as some marti favourites. Oh aye, theres millions thats probably to be expected from a man who once described heroin as the ultimate painkiller. Private jets to transit van ive done it all published. The musical version of the witches of eastwick based on the john updike novel and the 1987 warner brothers film with book and lyrics by john dempsey and music by dana p. Nov 11, 2010 marti pellow pellow has previously starred onstage in the west end and on tour as billy flynn in chicago, and on a u. The witches of eastwick is a very unusual novel about three women in new england who seem to be a modern day version of a witches coven. Marti pellow concert tarlair macduff scotland c1994 with wet wet wet see more marti pellow is a guest on gmtv talking about playing the devil in the stage production of the witches of eastwick. Marti pellows career has been extraordinary to say the least. Marti pellow takes the lead in the secc 2016 panto, aladdin. I was really touched by your version of my song who can i turn to.
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