A look back over interviews with the urbane updike over the years, as well as a glance at the various adaptations of his novel, the witches of eastwick thu 29. The witches of eastwick is a 1987 american dark fantasycomedy film directed by george miller and starring jack nicholson as daryl van horne, alongside cher, michelle pfeiffer and susan sarandon as the eponymous witches. Marti pellow stars as the devilish daryl van horne in a new version of the witches of eastwick. Set in a typical small new england town, the witches of eastwick offers a witty, irreverent, and pointed glimpse of smalltown people and values, but with a twist. 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.
It was adapted by john dempsey lyrics and book and dana p. Since then pellows credits have included the witches of eastwick, evita and working with sir tim rice massive wets fan on chess. The witches of eastwick playhouse, edinburgh, wed 10 decsat. 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. Thornhill appears to relish the witches of eastwicks current success. The witches of eastwick by updike, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Marti pellow, 53, revealed how he has been able to stay sober and clean for nearly 20 years. Wet wet wet heartthrob marti pellow is starring as the devil in a musical version of the witches of eastwick. I love driving to newcastle, co down, for ice cream and fish and chips ahead of his belfast gig next week, former wet wet wet frontman marti pellow talks to jenny lee about art, ice.
Gavin allen having hung out with the devil a few times i suppose it was easy casting, laughs marti pellow dryly. Goodreads members who liked the witches of eastwick. 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. The series was developed by maggie friedman, and starred paul gross as the infamous darryl van horne, alongside jaime ray newman, lindsay price, and rebecca romijn. The witches of eastwick is a 1987 american dark fantasy comedy film directed by george miller and starring jack nicholson as daryl van horne, alongside cher, michelle pfeiffer and susan sarandon as the eponymous witches. Marti pellowreturns home to glasgow to star 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 pfeiffer and cher. Marti himself has been to hell and back over the years, as has been well documented. The witches of eastwick is based on the john updike novel, which must have presented a minefield for george miller, the director. Rowe music, directed by eric schaeffer, and produced by cameron mackintosh. 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. 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. Wet wet wets marti pellow on how he beat his drink and drug. The witches of eastwick theatre promo uk tour 2008. Musical the compelling formula of desperate housewives and sex and the city can be traced to us writer john updikes 1984 novel, the witches of eastwick, in which three frustrated.
Musical the compelling formula of desperate housewives and sex and the city can be traced to us writer john updikes 1984 novel, the witches of. The film is based on john updikes novel the witches of eastwick 1984. Published in 1984, this literature is set in a quaint rhode island town described down to the flowers or carpeting where three bewitching women described down to their facial features and. The witches of eastwick 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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 the devil in disguise coffeetable notes. The story is based around three female protagonists, the witches alexandra spofford, jane smart, and sukie. He may be the devil in the witches of eastwick, but when i sit down for a chat with marti pellow, he is the epitome of good manners. A musical based on the novel and not the movie by john updike. Jane, alexandra and sukie, divorced and dangerous, have formed a coven. Marti pellow the witches of eastwick interview bbc. The first time marti pellow met pop svengali and future mastermind of the spice girls simon fuller was destined to be their last. 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. While the writing, as always, is permanently cranked up to 11, the women are impressively realised figures.
Eastwick is an american fantasy comedydrama television series based on john updikes novel the witches of eastwick which aired on abc from september 23 until december 30, 2009. It was after an early wet wet wet gig at glasgows daddy warbucks nightclub, and pellow was first out the dressing room to be chatted up by assorted record industry types with cheque books at the ready. The witches of eastwick, a memorable comedy with a dark edge, is based upon a novel by john updike. Oozy crooner marti pellow takes up the jack nicholson role as your. May 18, 2018 marti pellow, 53, revealed how he has been able to stay sober and clean for nearly 20 years. Performers marti pellow daryl van horne, ria jones alexandra, rebecca thornhill sukie, poppy tierney jane. 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 in andrew lloydwebbers evita in london. The witches of eastwick uk tour 2008 marti pellow youtube. The air of eastwick breeds witches women whose longings can stir up thunderstorms and fracture domestic peace. 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.
The clydesider is clearly loving his time as daryl van horne in the musical, which comes to the north east later this month. The film is based on john updike s novel the witches of eastwick 1984. The wet wet wet singer has become a musical stage star over the last few years with shows like chicago, blood brothers and the witches of eastwick under his belt. Jan 29, 2009 a look back over interviews with the urbane updike over the years, as well as a glance at the various adaptations of his novel, the witches of eastwick thu 29 jan 2009 04. The witches of eastwick by updike, first edition abebooks.
Sep 28, 2014 marti pellow plans his own musical based on robert burnss work gettyhe made his debut playing billy flynn in chicago and has appeared in chess, blood brothers and witches of eastwick. The show has selected the norwich theatre royal as the first venue on its nine month tour of the uk. The witches of eastwick playhouse, edinburgh, wed 10 dec. The show has selected the norwich theatre royal as. Marti pellow in the witches of eastwick marti pellow. Who is the antagonist in john updikes the witches of eastwick. Pellow has starred in chicago on broadway, taken numerous lead roles in the west. With jack nicholson, cher, susan sarandon, michelle pfeiffer. 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. On thursday nights three female friends alex cher, sukie michelle pfeiffer, and jane.
Marti pellow starred as darryl van horne, ria jones as alexandra, poppy tierney as jane and, reprising her role from the london production. At times the storyline proceeds very slowly with descriptions of scenery literally exceeding, in length, the development of plot line. Pellow has gone on to star in several stage musicals including chicago and the witches of eastwick. Rowe music, directed by eric schaeffer, and produced by cameron mackintosh the story is based around three female protagonists, the witches alexandra spofford, jane smart, and sukie rougemont. John updike is the great genial sorcerer of american letters and the witches of eastwick is one of his most ambitious works. Witches was updikes first sustained effort to put female characters centrestage. The wet wet wet frontman is referring to his upcoming run as daryl van horne better known as the devil in witches of eastwick on a uk tour from august. Wet wet wets marti pellow on how he beat his drink and. Presented at theatre royal, drury lane, london 18 july, 2000. Marti pellow biography information on marti pellow. The witches of eastwick is a 2000 musical based on the novel of the same name by john updike.
Sep 02, 2008 marti pellow stars as the devilish daryl van horne in a new version of the witches of eastwick. Come and party with marti, announces marti pellow with a cheerful flourish. The witches of eastwick musical wikimili, the free. 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. In 2008, marti pellow stared as the devilish darryl van horne in the witches of eastwick, a bewitching musical based on the warner. Marti pellow the witches of eastwick interview bbc breakfast. The witches of eastwick eastwick, book 1 by john updike. Originally produced by cameron mackintosh, the story unfolds when three bored witches in the sleepy town of eastwick are each in their turn seduced by a devilish stranger that arrives out of the blue. Wet wet wet singer marti pellow plays che in evita. Stop your blubbing, argentina evita is back in londons west end, but only for 55 shows. See more ideas about scottish music, wimbledon theatre and the witches of eastwick. Click here to see highlights from the spectacular show, which plays at sunderland. He breaks all the rules and wins all the women over. 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.
The former wet wet wet band member is set to perform songs from his 30 year career in a uk tour. Updikes witches return to eastwick as widows october 29, 2008 john updikes once unstoppable magic sisters return to their former haunts in the sequel to his 1984 novel the witches of. Published in 1984, this literature is set in a quaint rhode island town described down to the flowers or carpeting where three bewitching. I so enjoyed thinking about your question because it is very important to. Sep 19, 2014 stop your blubbing, argentina evita is back in londons west end, but only for 55 shows. When three desperate housewives in small town america wish for the man of their dreams they get far more than they bargain for. Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives. Andrew lloyd webber and tim rices classic musical is returning for a limited sevenweek run at the. The former wet wet wet band member is set to perform songs from. 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. Wet wet wet singer marti pellow plays che in evita theatre.
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