title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (musical)
text: # The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (musical)
  
  The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a musical with book and lyrics by Jethro Compton, music and lyrics by Darren Clark, and based on the 1922 short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
  
  ## Productions
  
  ### World premiere: London (2019)
  
  The musical made its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse on 15 May 2019 for a limited run until 8 June. The production was directed by Jethro Compton. The cast included James Marowe in the titular role, alongside Matt Burns, Rosalind Ford, Joey Hickman, and Philippa Hogg.
  
  ### London revival (2023)
  
  The production returned to the Southwark Playhouse running from 22 May to 1 July 2023 with an expanded cast which includes Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Anna Fordham, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Ann Marcuson, Molly Osborne, Jamie Parker, Jack Quarton, Benedict Salter and Tonny Shim.
  
  ## Plot
  
  The musical takes place at the end of World War l in a small fishing village. Benjamin Button is born as an old man and ages in reverse.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  The musical received five star reviews from WhatsOnStage, Broadway World, The Reviews Hub and The Upcoming.
  
  