It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane…It’s Superman
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, it’s Superman
Premiering on Broadway in 1966, IT’S A BIRD… IT’S A PLANE… IT’S SUPERMAN was first presented in the UK by All Star Productions in March 2014 at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre in Walthamstow.
IT’S A BIRD… IT’S A PLANE… IT’S SUPERMAN (based on the Comic Strip SUPERMAN) is the tale of Superman’s efforts to defeat the vengeful Dr. Abner Sedgwick, a ten-time Nobel Prize-losing scientist, who seeks to destroy the world’s symbol of good. Superman also comes into romantic conflict with Max Mencken, a columnist for the Daily Planet newspaper who is intent on revealing Superman’s true identity, as he resents Lois Lane’s attraction to Superman.
The dazzling score is by Charles Strouse (Annie) and Lee Adams (Bye Bye Birdie) and has a book by David Newman & Robert Benton who would go on to write the screenplays for Bonnie & Clyde and several of the Superman movies.
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Cast
Superman – Craig Berry
Lois -Michelle LaFortune
Max – Paul Harwood
Sydney – Sarah Kennedy
Sedgwick – Matthew Ibbotson
Jim – Charlie Vose
Perry – Andrew Truluck
Father Ling – Jonathan Chan
Fan Po Ling – Thomas Widdop
Tai Ling – Christina Harris
Ding Ling – William M Lee
Ming Foo Ling – Jade Nelson
Ensemble
Vicky Longley
Charlotte Debattista
Shiv Rabheru
Creatives
Director: Randy Smartnick
Musical Director: Aaron Clingham
Choreographer: Kate McPhee
Casting: Benjamin Newsome
Production Assistant: Angie Lawrence
Producer: Andrew Yon
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics: Lee Adams
Book: David Newman & Robert Benton
Booking Information
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman
Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX
Closest Tube: Leicester Square (Northern & Piccadilly lines)
Performances
10th – 21st February 2015
Tuesday – Saturday at 7.00pm; No performances on Sundays and Mondays
Price
£20.00 – £25.00
Box Office
08448 733 433
www.leicestersquaretheatre.com
Presented by arrangement with Tams Witmark Music Library Inc.