101 Dalmatians

101 Dalmatians is a musical with music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge and a book by Johnny McKnight from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris, based on the 1956 children's novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith. Background The musical was originally announced to premiere at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park (which is where the story is set) from 16 May to 21 June 2020, with an official opening night on 27 May. Kate Fleetwood was announced to play Cruella de Vil. However, the production was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was later rescheduled to run from 26 May to 20 June 2021 with previews beginning 15 May. On January 21, 2021, the 2021 run of the production was cancelled due to the continued COVID-19 restrictions. On 18 March 2022, the full cast was announced, including Kate Fleetwood as Cruella de Vil. Production history