Tim Rice’s epic musical From Here to Eternity is now released on DVD and digital platforms. The production was filmed at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London and directed by Nick Morris (Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert and Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Concert).
Adapted from James Jones’ classic 1951 novel, it is a gripping tale of illicit love and army life
set in 1941 Hawaii, immediately prior to the attacks on Pearl Harbour. Having recently
transferred to the base, troubled Private Prewitt (Robert Lonsdale) falls for Lorene (Siubhan
Harrison), the kind hearted escort club girl, while simultaneously his platoon sergeant, Warden
(Darius Campbell), embarks on a dangerous affair with his commanding officer’s wife, Karen
(Rebecca Thornhill), setting the lives of both men on a course they cannot control. As war
approaches, the worlds’ of the four lovers and the soldiers of G Company are dramatically
ripped apart.
The title is best known as the iconic major motion picture that won eight Oscars, including Best
Picture, at the 1954 Academy Awards® ceremony. It has been interpreted by Tim Rice, Stuart
Brayson and Bill Oakes into a breath-taking, romantic and excitingly original show. Tim Rice is
one of the world’s leading lyricists having partnered with Andrew Lloyd Webber on productions
of Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita before going on to work on the international smash of the
screen and stage The Lion King.
