Bob Marley Bio-Musical Get Up Stand Up! Sets London Closing Date

The world premiere of Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, the new bio-musical inspired by the life and songs of the late Marley, will play its final performance at London's Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue January 8, 2023. The musical officially opened October 20, 2021, following previews that began October 1.

Following the West End run, the Olivier-nominated musical will embark on a U.K. tour with details to be announced. The production is also planning international engagements, with discussions underway in Europe and North and South America. A cast recording featuring the original cast, including Olivier nominee Arinzé Kene, will be released later this year. Michael Duke currently heads the cast of the London production.

Producers said in a statement, “Bob Marley’s music is inspirational to millions of people around the world. We are so proud to have launched this brilliant musical about his life and music in London’s West End and to have brought his legacy to the stage. We are very excited to be planning the future adventures of Get Up Stand Up!"

Cedella Marley added, “Hearing my father's music brought to life in this wonderful show has made me so proud. Proud that his legacy has reached so many people, proud that his music has so many fans and continues to inspire new generations and proud of the amazing group of people who have put the show together. It is so exciting that we can now plan for the show to travel around the U.K. and the world and that many more audiences will get the chance to see it and fall in love all over again with my father's music.”

Directed by Clint Dyer, the musical features a book by Tony winner Lee Hall, choreography by Shelley Maxwell, set design by Chloe Lamford, costume design by Lisa Duncan, lighting design by Charles Balfour, sound design by Tony Gayle, orchestrations by Simon Hale, and musical direction by Sean Green with casting by Pippa Ailion. Rounding out the creative team are musical supervisor Phil Bateman, sound effects designer Ben Grant, video designer Tal Yarden, and wigs, hair, and make-up designer Campbell Young.

Get Up Stand Up! was nominated for four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, winning the award for Best Orchestrations.