Here & Now (musical)
Here & Now | |
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The Steps Musical | |
Music | Various |
Lyrics | Various |
Book | Shaun Kitchener |
Basis | The songs of Steps |
Premiere | 9 November 2024: The Alexandra, Birmingham |
Productions | 2024 Birmingham |
Here & Now is an upcoming jukebox musical with a book by Shaun Kitchener based on the songs of the British pop group Steps.
Production history
[edit]World premiere: Birmingham (2024)
[edit]On 26 January 2024, it was announced that the musical will have its world premiere at The Alexandra, Birmingham beginning previews on 9 November, with a gala night on 19 November, running until 30 November 2024 (after being extended from 24 November due to popular demand), prior to London's West End. It will be directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, choreography by Matt Cole, set designed by Tom Rogers, costumes designed by Gabriella Slade, sound design by Adam Fisher, and casting by Will Burton. It will be produced by Steps, ROYO and Pete Waterman.[1][2][3] Initial principle casting for the world premiere was announced on July 18, 2024,[4] with the full cast revealed on September 4.[5]
Cast and characters
[edit]Character | Birmingham |
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2024 | |
Caz | Rebecca Lock |
Vel | Sharlene Hector |
Robbie | Blake Patrick Anderson |
Neeta | Hiba Elchikhe |
Jem | River Medway |
Patricia | Finty Williams |
Gareth | Gary Milner |
Ben | Dan Partridge |
Tracey | Helen Colby |
Max | Edward Baker-Duly |
Lesley | John Stacey |
References
[edit]- ^ "Steps musical Here & Now to have world premiere this autumn". 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "UK pop sensation Steps present world premiere of new musical HERE & NOW". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ Yates, Jonny (2024-01-26). "A musical featuring the hits of Steps has been announced". PinkNews. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "Steps musical Here & Now announces lead casting". 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Here & Now Steps musical full casting announced for Birmingham including Finty Williams, Dan Partridge & River Medway | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-04.