Michael Xavier joins cast of MTC's Prince of Broadway

The Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that two-time Olivier Award nominee Michael Xavier - currently starring as Joe Gillis in the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard - has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway premiere of the musical Prince of Broadway, which celebrates the life and career of the 21-time Tony-winning director and producer Harold Prince.

Michael Xavier earned Olivier nominations for his performances in 'Love Story' and 'Into the Woods.' Other West End credits include Monty Python's 'Spamalot,' 'My Fair Lady,' 'Pageant,' 'The Pyjama Game,' and 'The Phantom of the Opera.' Sunset Boulevard marked his Broadway debut.

Mr. Xavier joins previously announced cast members Tony winner Chuck Cooper, Drama Desk Award winner Janet Dacal, Tony nominee Nancy Opel, Bryonha Marie Parham, Tony nominee Emily Skinner, Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz, Kaley Ann Voorhees and Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck.

Cast members Nancy Opel, Emily Skinner, Kaley Ann Voorhees and Tony Yazbeck all previously appeared in the 2015 Japan world premiere.

Previews will begin at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on 3 August 2017, before an official opening on 24 August.

Prince of Broadway features a book by David Thompson, with new songs, musical supervision, arrangements and orchestrations, by Jason Robert Brown. The production is directed by Harold Prince himself, with co-direction and choreography by Susan Stroman.

Synopsis: "Prince of Broadway includes songs from many of the shows that earned Harold Prince a record 21 Tony Awards, and biographical material as well. Mr Prince is a legend in the American theatre - the acclaimed director and producer behind a long list of America's most iconic musicals. Now, he's bringing together six decades of magical moments in a new musical event, Prince of Broadway. This thrilling night of theatre includes hits from such celebrated musicals as West Side Story, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Evita, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, The Phantom of the Opera and more, in an unforgettable tribute to an unmatched Broadway career."

The creative team behind Prince of Broadway features musical direction by Fred Lassen, scenic & video design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Jon Weston, and wig design by Paul Huntley.

Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller will serve as creative consultant.

Prince of Broadway is produced on Broadway by Manhattan Theatre Club by special arrangement with Gorgeous Entertainment.