CHÉRI
Created by Martha Clarke. World premiere originally produced by Signature Theatre, New York City. Based on the novels Chéri (1920) and Le Fin de Chéri (1926) by the French writer Colette. Conceived, directed and choreographed by Martha Clarke, the original cast included, in addition to Ferri, Herman Cornejo and Amy Irving.
Chéri was performed in Buenos Aires in November of 2014 where Norma Aleandro joined Ferri and Cornejo.
Royal Opera House - Cheri: Story, Background and Credits
Performed:
September 2015 :London, The Linbury Theatre at Royal Opera House
November 2014 : Teatro Maipo, Buenos Aires
October 2014 : Kennedy Center, Washington
June 2014 : Ravenna Festival, Italy
November and December 2013 at The Signature Theater, NY (World Premiere)
Press
The New York Times - Turning a Retirement Into a Hiatus - Alessandra Ferri Returns to the Stage in ‘Cheri
The Guardian - Chéri review – Alessandra Ferri is beautifully poignant as Colette’s older woman
Dance Tabs - Martha Clarke – Chéri with Alessandra Ferri and Herman Cornejo – London