Mack and Mabel cast member Alex Giannini passes away

West End Frame is sad to report the death of Alex Giannini who was playing Mr. Kleiman in Mack and Mabel which is touring the UK following its run in Chichester. 

A statement posted on the musical's Twitter page reads: "It is with deepest regret that we can confirm that Alex Giannini, a much loved member of our company, passed away yesterday, Fri 2nd Oct."

Giannini's agent, Felix De Wolfe, described him as "an incredible life force" on Twitter.  Last night's performance of Mack and Mabel in Plymouth was cancelled, but today's shows are going ahead as planned. Giannini was fifty-two years of age.

Full casting announced for Chichester's Mack and Mabel starring Michael Ball

Full casting has been announced for Chichester's revival of Mack and Mabel starring Michael Ball and Rebecca LaChance in the title roles.

Completing the cast are: Timothy Quinlan, Ashley Andrews, Adam Denman, Nicole Deon, Jenny Legg, Grace McKee, Rohan Richards, Sam Stones, Andrew Waldron, Zara Warren and Libby Watts.

They join the previously announced Anna-Jane Casey as Lottie, Jack Edwards as Fatty, Alex Giannini as Mr Kleiman, Gunnar Cauthery as Frank and Mark Inscoe as William Desmond Taylor as well as Michelle Francis, Emily Langham, Rebecca Louis, Joshua Lovell, Joseph Prouse and Emily Shaw.

Michael Ball to star in Chichester's Mack and Mabel next summer

According to Baz Bamigboye, Michael Ball has been contracted to star in Mack and Mabel at the Chichester Festival Theatre next summer. Jonathan Church will direct the production with choreography by Stephen Mear.

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