Tonight's The Night (2003 musical)

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This article is about the 2003 Rod Stewart compilation musical. For other uses, see Tonight's The Night.

The Rod Stewart Musical
Tonight's The Night

Music	Rod Stewart
Lyrics	Rod Stewart
Book	Ben Elton
Productions	2003 West End 2006 UK Tour

Tonight's The Night is a "compilation musical" by comedian Ben Elton, based on the music of Rod Stewart. It opened in October 2003 at the Victoria Palace Theatre, and ran for just over a year. This production follows Elton's previous effort with We Will Rock You (musical)

A scaled down version of the musical toured the UK between February and July 2006, commencing at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. It was directed by C. Jay Ranger, with new sets, lighting, sound and costumes.

[edit] Original Creative Team

Music and Lyrics: Rod Stewart and others
Book and Direction: Ben Elton
Choreography: Stephen Mear
Music Supervisor/Dance Arrangements: Gareth Valentine
Set & Costume Design: Lez Brotherston
Lighting Design: Mark Henderson
Sound Design: Rory Madden/Whizz
Orchestrator: Colin Towns
Casting: Pippa Ailion

Producer: Phil McIntyre
Producer: Arnola Stiefel
Associates: Paul Roberts, Michael Watt, Michael Coppel

[edit] Original London Cast

Stuart Clutterbuck: Tim Howar
Sweet Lady Mary: Dianne Pilkington
Satan: Hannah Waddingham
Baby Jane Golden: Catherine Porter
Stoner: Michael McKell
Rocky Washington: Tim Funnell
Dee Dee: Debbie Kurrup
Jorgė: Howard Samuels
Greaser: Keith Bookman
Bonehead: Jeff Edwards
Winona: Sharon Clancy
Travolta: Tim Walton
Bootie: Rebecca Parker
Loretta: Tanya Robb

Ensemble: Tyman Boatwright, Matthew Boulton, Daniel Delaney, Lucie Fentum, Matt Firth, Emma Gray, Leon Maurice-Jones, Samantha Modeste, Jo Morris, Brenda Jane Newhouse, Ngo Ngofa, Chris Stanton, Dean Street