Naman Ramachandran Stockard Channing and Michael Praed will star in the world premiere of “The Gates of Kyiv” at the U.K.’s Theatre Royal Windsor.
Written by Ian Kelly and directed by Roxana Silbert, the play tells the story of Soviet piano virtuoso Maria Yudina and her defiance against Stalin’s regime.
Channing takes on the role of Yudina, while Praed will portray Shostakovich and serve as narrator. The production, billed as a combination of storytelling, music and dance, also features Russian pianist Gala Chistiakova and ballet dancer Xander Parish.
Channing, known for her Tony Award-winning performance in “A Day in the Death of Joe Egg” and her role as Rizzo in “Grease,” has earned a best actress Oscar nomination for “Six Degrees of Separation” and multiple Emmy nominations for her work in “The West Wing” and “The Matthew Shepard Story.” Praed’s credits include starring roles in the TV series “Robin of Sherwood” and “Dynasty,” as well as stage performances in “42nd Street” and “The Sound of Music.” “The Gates of Kyiv” is set to run from Sept.
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