Robert Creighton's Cagney Opens at the Westside Theatre

The new musical explores the life of film icon James Cagney.

The stars of Cagney: Bruce Sabath, Danette Holden, Robert Creighton, Ellen Zolezzi, Jeremy Benton, and Josh Walden.
The stars of Cagney: Bruce Sabath, Danette Holden, Robert Creighton, Ellen Zolezzi, Jeremy Benton, and Josh Walden.
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The new musical Cagney celebrated its opening night at the Westside Theatre on April 3. The tuner had its New York premiere in 2015 at the York Theatre Company.

The cast and creators of Cagney take an opening-night group shot.
The cast and creators of Cagney take an opening-night group shot.
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Featuring a book by Peter Colley (The Donnelly) and music and lyrics by Robert Creighton and Christopher McGovern (Fame), Cagney tells the story of legendary stage and screen star James Cagney, following the actor from his humble beginnings in New York City's Lower East Side through his rise as a vaudeville song-and-dance man to his superstardom in Hollywood.

Robert Creighton celebrates Cagney with book writer Peter Colley.
Robert Creighton (right) celebrates Cagney with book writer Peter Colley.
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Directed by Bill Castellino and with choreographed by Joshua Bergasse, the show's six-member cast is led by Broadway veteran and original star Robert Creighton (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) in the title role. He is joined by his original off-Broadway cast members Jeremy Benton, Danette Holden, Bruce Sabath, Josh Walden, and Ellen Zolezzi.

Cagney cocreator and star Robert Creighton joins members of James Cagney's family for a snapshot.
Cagney cocreator and star Robert Creighton joins members of James Cagney's family for a snapshot.
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The creative team includes James Morgan (set), Chip Schoonmaker (costumes), Michael Gilliam (lights), Janie Bullard (sound), and Mark Pirolo (projections).

The stars of Cagney take their opening night bow at the Westside Theatre.
The stars of Cagney take their opening-night bow at the Westside Theatre.
(© Tricia Baron)

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