Street of Dreams (musical)
| Street of Dreams | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Music | Trisha Ward |
| Lyrics | Trisha Ward |
| Book | Trisha Ward & Damon Rochefort |
| Basis | Coronation Street |
| Productions | 2012, United Kingdom and Ireland tour |
Street of Dreams is a musical with music and lyrics by Trisha Ward and co-written with Damon Rochefort.[1] It is directed by John Stephenson.[2] It is based on the television series Coronation Street and the 2011 album Coronation Street: Rogues, Angels, Heroes and Fools.[3]
The show was originally scheduled to begin on 21 March 2012 at the Manchester Arena;[4] however, due to the intricacy of scale involved, the opening date of the production was delayed until 9 May.[2] Following its debut, the production will go on an arena tour of the UK and Ireland.[5]
Joe McElderry will make a guest appearance in the musical, singing the finale number "Ghost - Take My Hand" in the Newcastle dates on May 29 and May 30.[6]
Principal roles and original cast
| Character | United Kingdom and Ireland tour[7] |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Paul O'Grady |
| Bet Lynch | Julie Goodyear |
| Curly Watts | Kevin Kennedy |
| Richard Hillman | Brian Capron |
| Ken Barlow (Pre-recorded, On Screen) | Bill Roache |
| Julie Carp/Angel of the North | Katy Cavanagh |
| Young Elsie Tanner | Kym Marsh |
| Iconic Elsie Tanner | Jodie Prenger |
| Ena Sharples | Jenna Boyd |
| Dennis Tanner | Mark Willshire |
| Linda Tanner | Sasi Strallen |
| Young Ken Barlow | Tim Driesen |
| Frank Barlow | Steve Elias |
| Martha Longhurst | Ricky Butt |
| Stan Ogden/Jack Duckworth/Drag Queen | Jonathan D Ellis |
| Hilda Ogden | Julia Worsley |
| Rita Fairclough/Ida Barlow | Rachael Wooding |
| Young Bet Lynch | Nina French |
| Vera Duckworth/Annie Walker | Hilary O'Neil |
| Sean Tully | Andrew Derbyshire |
| Becky McDonald (Bridal) | Jenna Lee-James |
| Becky McDonald (Streetwise) | Kayleigh Stephenson |
| David Platt | Chris Piper |
| Drag Queen | Wayne Fitzsimmons |
| Finale Singer (Manchester Only) | Russell Watson |
| Finale Singer (Newcastle Only) | Joe McElderry |
| Finale Singer (Ireland) | Keith Duffy |
Song List
| Song | Sung By |
|---|---|
| Act One | |
| Who Are You? | Ena Sharples & Paul O'Grady |
| Them Barlows | Young Elsie Tanner, Dennis Tanner,Linda Tanner & Paul O'Grady |
| You're Staying In | Frank Barlow, Young Ken Barlow, Ida Barlow & Dancers |
| Rules of the House | Annie Walker & Company |
| A Glass of Spanish Wine | Martha Longhurst & Company |
| Woman Stanley Woman | Hilda Ogden & Stan Ogden |
| He's My Man | Rita Fairclough, Iconic Elsie Tanner & Dancers |
| I Know How It Feels | Young Elsie Tanner & Iconic Elsie Tanner |
| Nowt a Bit of Lippy Couldn't Solve | Bet Lynch |
| Act Two | |
| Cunning Clever Crafty | Vera Duckworth, Bet Lynch, Jack Duckworth & Company |
| I Know How It Feels (Reprise) | Young Elsie Tanner & Iconic Elsie Tanner |
| Your Star Shines So Bright | Curly Watts |
| Norman Bates With A Briefcase | Richard Hillman |
| Sweet Butterfly | Sean Tulley |
| If It's Too Late | Bridal Becky McDonald & Streetwise Becky McDonald |
| The Tram Crash | Company |
| Ghost - Take My Hand | Finale Singer Russell Watson, Joe McElderry, Keith Duffy (dependent on Venue) & Company |
| Eh Chuck | Full Company |
External links
References
- ↑ "Coronation Street comes to life in ‘Street of Dreams’". Stage won. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Corrie musical Street of Dreams rescheduled for May". Whats on Stage. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ↑ Trueman, Matt (8 December 2011). "Street of Dreams: get ready for Corrie the musical". The Guardian (London). 8 December 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ↑ "Coronation Street musical to hit the stage". BBC. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ↑ "Street Of Dreams - The Coronation Street Musical to embark on a national arena tour.". ITV. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ↑ 'Coronation Street' musical signs up 'X Factor' winner Joe McElderry. Digital Spy. Retrieved on 15 April 2011.
- ↑ "Kym Marsh joins Jodie Prenger in Corrie musical Street of Dreams". Whats on Stage. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
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