The Woman in White The Musical

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Words by David Zippel

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Plot Summary & Audition Tips

List of Characters in The Woman in White

The Woman in White 2004 Original London Cast Recording

The Woman in White Sheet Music (Vocal Selections)

The Woman in White (Musical tie-in Version of the Novel)

Adapted from Wilkie Collins's Victorian mystery thriller, The Woman In White.

-Vocally Demanding Show-

The show requires very strong, durable ensemble singers. Ensemble singers must have a Northern English accent.

Audition Preparation Suggestions

Consider Aspects of Love as a source of audition material, as the music style is very similar.

Anne Catherick (Soprano, Scottish accent, 20s)

A scarred, abused woman with a terrible secret. She longs to reveal the treachery of Sir Percival Glyde, who abused her and threw her in an Asylum. A madwoman. A somewhat mysterious figure. The Secret is one of the central plot devices.

Mrs. Catherick

Rigidly respectable mother of Anne Catherick

Frederick Fairlie

Laura's uncle, and the current manager of Limmeridge House. A selfish, petty, silly old man who wants nothing more to live a peaceful life at Limmeridge. He knows much more about Anne Catherick than we think he does.

Laura Fairlie/Lady Glyde (legit soprano, 18 - 25)

The heiress of Limmeridge House. An innocent, beautiful young woman with no control over her future. In love with Hartright. Married to Sir Perceval Glyde for money

Count Isidor Ottavio Baldassare Fosco (tenor, Italian accent, late 40s - 50s)

Sir Percival's eccentric partner in crime. Somewhat attracted to Marian. May or may not be played as likeable. The "Napoleon of Crime."

Eleanor Fosco

Fosco's wife; Laura Lairlie's aunt

Sir Percival Glyde (tenor, 40s)

Friend of Laura's father, marrying her for money. The ultimate villain. We learn about his evil intentions later.

 

Marian Halcombe (Mezzo, mid 20s)

Laura's half sister and the show's protagonist. Bright, headstrong, independent and resourceful. Secretly in love with Hartright, but unfortunately doesn't stand a chance next to her half-sister's beauty. Ruthie Henshall type.

Walter Hartright (Tenor, late 20s)

The new drawing teacher at Limmeridge House. Is in love with Laura, his pupil. A gentleman. Very handsome, caring and sincere.

Professor Pesca

Friend of Hartright; Italian political refugee

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Audition Preparation Materials

List of Songs in The Woman in White (Click the Song Title to download Digital sheet music)

• The Woman in White Lyrics

• I Hope You Like It Here (Marian, Fairlie)
• Perspective (Hartright, Marian and Laura)
• Trying Not to Notice (Hartright, Laura)
• I Believe My Heart (Hartright, Laura)
• Lammastide (The Company)
• A Gift For Living Well (Fosco)
• The Holly and the Ivy (The Company)
• All For Laura (Marian)
• If I Could Only Dream This World Away (Laura)
• The Nightmare (The Company)
• Evermore Without You (Hartright)
• Lost Souls (Marian)
• You Can Get Away With Anything (Fosco)
• The Seduction (Marian, Fosco)