Production images for *Rags The Musical *at Park Theatre shot by © Pamela Raith.
### Production images released for *Rags The Musical* at the Park Theatre in London
The first production shots have been released for the acclaimed revival of [***Rags***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/4334/rags-tickets.aspx), which opened at the [**Park Theatre in London**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/250/park-theatre.aspx) on 9 January and is currently **booking until 8 February 2020**. Taken by **Pamela Raith**, the production shots come less than one month after the production was [**last seen in rehearsals**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/first-look-rags-musical-in-rehearsals-at-the-park-theatre). The Park Theatre run marks the show's official London [**premiere**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/premiere), having previously played in the UK at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre last year.
### *Rags *Park Theatre cast and creative team
*Rags The Musical *stars **Carolyn Maitland** as Jewish-Russian immigrant Rebecca, **Dave Willetts** as Avram, and **Sam Attwater** as Bronfman.
The musical also stars **Alex Gibson-Giorgio** as Sal, **Debbie Chazen** as Anna, **Jeremy Rose** as Jack, **Martha Kirby** as Bella, **Oisin Nolan-Power** as Ben, **Rachel Izen** as Rachel, and **Samuel Jones** and **Jude Muir** as David. The London *Rags *cast is completed by **Arthur Boan**, **Angela Caesar**, **Adam Crossley**, **Drew Dillon**, **Matthew Gent**, and **Natasha Karp**.
The show, which received its world premiere in New York in 1986, features a revised book by **David Thompson**, music by *Annie *composer **Charles Strouse**, and lyrics by **Stephen Schwartz**, who is best known for being behind the spell-binding magical music of *[**Wicked**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/384/wicked-tickets.aspx). *
The [**London Park Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/250/park-theatre.aspx) production is directed by **Bronagh Lagan** and features casting by **Jane Deitch**, children's casting by **Keston and Keston**, choreography by **Philip Michael Thomas**, lighting design by **Derek Anderson**, musical direction by **Joe Bunker**, orchestrations by **Nick Barstow**, set and costume design by **Gregor Donnelly**, and sound design by **James Nicholson**.
### *Rags* musical plot
*The musical tells the story of a Russian immigrant named Rebecca and her son, David, who together journey to America to reunite with their father, Nathan, and find a better life. Eventually finding work in a Manhattan sweatshop, Rebecca finally encounters Nathan again, but can hardly believe her eyes when she sees he's assimilated into society with the greatest of ease. Soon Rebecca must decide whether she will follow in her husband's footsteps and give up her Jewish heritage, or stay true to her roots. The musical is a gripping and heart-warming tale of struggling with identity politics whilst on the pursuit of happiness.*
## *Rags* Park Theatre tickets available from £23!
Don't miss the fantastic [**London premiere of *Rags***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/rags-the-musical-to-make-its-london-premiere-at-the-park-theatre), now showing at the Park Theatre for a [**strictly limited season**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/limited-run) **until 8 February 2020**! Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to get your slice of the American Dream and **book your *Rags *musical [theatre tickets](https://www.londontheatredirect.com)** today to **secure the best seats at the best prices** whilst stocks last!
🎟️ [**Book tickets for *Rags* musical at the Park Theatre in London from £23**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/4334/rags-tickets.aspx).