Tonight is the last chance to see Frankie & Johnny at the Palace Theatre. Kelly McGillis and Rolf Saxon star in this lavish new production of Terrence McNally’s classic love story, set in 1980s New York.
Hard-boiled waitress Frankie and cock-sure chef Johnny find themselves in bed together after a first date. Johnny is certain he has found his soul mate, but Frankie is far more cautious and less inclined to jump to conclusions. As the night unfolds, they slowly begin to reveal themselves to each other as they take tentative steps towards the start of a possible relationship in this funny and tender romantic comedy. Originally an Off-Broadway hit, the production also spawned a film version starring Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Kelly McGillis is known for box office film smashes including Witness with Harrison Ford, for which she received a golden globe nomination, The Accused with Jodie Foster, and of course the biggest box office film of 1986 – Top Gun with Tom Cruise. Her many stage appearances include Sir Peter Hall’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Hedda Gabbler on Broadway. Rolf Saxon’s many films include Mission: Impossible and Entrapment. His West-End roles include Billy Flynn in Chicago, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, and The Seven Year Itch opposite Darryl Hannah.
PALACE THEATRE / 430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LA
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