'Days of Wine and Roses' Musical Premieres on Broadway

Adam Guettel's Long-Awaited Adaptation Features Stellar Performances by Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James

Adam Guettel's musical adaptation of 'Days of Wine and Roses' has premiered on Broadway, featuring Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James as the lead characters.
The musical, which tells the story of a couple's descent into alcoholism, has been in development for over two decades.
Guettel, who has spoken about his own battles with addiction, says the musical is not a cautionary tale or a morality play, but a love story about two people deeply in love who are torn apart by addiction.
The musical has received praise for the performances of O’Hara and James, with O’Hara's voice described as 'a prism, an alpine stream, a Golden Snitch — clear, shimmering and darting, endlessly agile and controlled.'
Despite the talent on display, some critics have noted that the material feels constrained and a little flat, failing to fully accommodate the performances of the lead actors.