The Musical Based on the Scandalous Life of
D.H. LAWRENCE
CENSORED is a powerful story with an exciting and diverse musical score
that chronicles D.H. Lawrence the man, the writer and the lover ... and his fight for freedom of expression.
Video highlights from New Orleans production
Reviews
“The structure both in the story and the music is extremely clever and you tell a complex story very winningly.”
BEN ELTON, Writer and Lyricist
“The musical score is wonderfully engaging and contains some beautifully moving songs.”
MICKEY ROONEY, Legendary film and theatre star
“... the score is very well done and I am impressed by your great talent.”
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, Ambassador of the Great American Songbook
'COUNTRY OF MY HEART' RECORDED BY THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
In September of 2019, a version of Country Of My Heart (one of the main songs from the show) was recorded by the brilliant tenor, Enrico Cannella - with an orchestral backing track recorded by the world-famous Seattle Symphony Orchestra. The project was commissioned by Windstar Cruise Line and the recording has been featured on some of the ships in the company's fleet.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF D.H. LAWRENCE
Bart Shatto, Jennifer DeLatte, Micah Desonier, Glyn Bailey and Wes Payne presented an informal and intimate show at The English Tea Room in Covington, Louisiana. The event took place on April 20, 2018 and featured several songs from Censored - as well as a fascinating talk about Lawrence’s life and work. A special Lady Chatterley Tea, made by the English Tea Room, was served along with a four-course meal.
2017 D.H. LAWRENCE CONFERENCE IN LONDON
Jason McCann played Lawrence and Jennifer DeLatte played Frieda in two special concerts in London on July 4th and 6th, 2017. ‘Lawrence the Lover’ and ‘Lawrence the Writer’ was presented as part of the 14th Annual International D.H. Lawrence Conference and featured songs and dialogue from the musical.
BART SHATTO IS BACK IN TOWN!
Broadway star Bart Shatto returned to New Orleans. He joined soprano Micah Desonier in singing songs from Censored at the 2016 Pasta & Puccini Gala Concert on October 29th.
'CENSORED' CHOSEN BY DR MARIA THANASSA AS PART OF LECTURE TO BRITISH D.H. LAWRENCE SOCIETY
In her October 2014 lecture, entitled 'Putting Lawrence on the Stage', the Doctor discusses two fairly recent stage productions, one of which is Censored - the other being a Greek multimedia production that incorporates elements from Lawrence's Women in Love and some other of his writings.
THE SONG 'LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER' PERFORMED IN 'THE LADY CHATTERLEY' PUB IN EASTWOOD
June 2014 saw the opening of a new pub in Lawrence’s hometown of Eastwood, England. It has been appropriately named The Lady Chatterley.
Glyn Bailey was asked by the D.H. Lawrence Society to perform two songs from Censored. He chose 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover', of course, and 'Country of My Heart' (the name Lawrence gave to the countryside around Eastwood). They were extremely well-received by the guests, which included the Mayor of Eastwood.
BART SHATTO STARS IN LONDON PREMIERE
Shatto reprised the role of D.H. Lawrence in London in October 2013, following the New Orleans production in 2009. Staged at the Bridewell Theatre, London, for one week, the production received huge critical acclaim.
BRAD LITTLE SINGS SONGS FROM SHOW
Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, Brad Little, and stunning soprano Jennifer Delatte sang songs from Censored at the 2011 star-studded Pasta & Puccini gala concert in New Orleans.
THE SONG 'LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER' chosen for the 2010 D.H. Lawrence Festival at the Lensic Theatre, Santa Fe.
WINNER OF BEST ORIGINAL MUSICAL Marquee Theatre Awards 2009, New Orleans. Also nominated for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Musical Direction.
Winner of Best Supporting Actor in a Musical. Vatican Lokey for Galsworthy / Arthur Lawrence - 18th Annual Storer Boone Stage Awards, 2009, New Orleans. Also nominated for Best Musical, Best Musical Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.
Rave Reviews for its 2009 U.S. premiere at Jefferson Performing Arts, New Orleans (under the baton of Executive Artistic Director, Maestro Dennis G. Assaf).
CONCERT VERSION PRESENTED AT THE NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE
GUILDFORD SCHOOL OF ACTING PRESENT SHOW AT THE BELLAIRS PLAYHOUSE
SHOW PREMIERED AT THE EASTWOOD THEATRE IN LAWRENCE'S HOMETOWN