Stage Door Theatre's U.K. premiere of the 2009 Broadway musical The Story of My Life begins previews September 10 at the Drury Lane venue.

Originally scheduled to start performances September 4, the delay followed the departure of cast member George Renshaw, previously announced to play the role of Alvin. Tim Edwards (The Book of Mormon, Wicked) now co-stars in the two-person musical alongside Markus Sodergren (Heathers the Musical) as Thomas. Robert McWhir directs.

Opening night is set for September 13, and performances will continue through October 19.

Featuring a score by Neil Bartram and a book by Brian Hill, The Story of My Life follows two childhood friends from age six to 35. The musical finds best-selling author Thomas Weaver, who has come back to his hometown to deliver the eulogy for his childhood friend, Alvin Kelby, but finds himself scrambling for something to say. His reality is shattered by the memory of Alvin, who takes him deep into Thomas’ mind cluttered with a lifetime of stories.

Aaron Clingham is the musical director, and David Shields is the designer.

Toronto’s CanStage gave the show its world premiere in 2006 starring Brent Carver as Thomas and Jeffrey Kuhn as Alvin, It was directed by Michael Bush of the Manhattan Theatre Club with Marek Norman as Music Director. It opened November 2 and ran through December 9.

On Broadway, The Story of My Life played 19 previews and five regular performances at Broadway's Booth Theatre in February 2009. The cast featured Will Chase and Malcolm Gets under the direction of Richard Maltby, Jr. It was subsequently nominated for four Drama Desk Awards.

LAMBCO Productions produces.

Visit www.stagedoortheatre.co.uk.

From Andrew Gans for playbill.com.