Here & Now (musical)
| Here & Now | |
|---|---|
| The Steps Musical | |
 Original production poster | |
| Music | Various |
| Lyrics | Various |
| Book | Shaun Kitchener |
| Basis | The songs of Steps |
| Premiere | 9 November 2024: The Alexandra, Birmingham |
| Productions | 2024 Birmingham 2025 UK and Ireland tour |
Here & Now is a jukebox musical with a book by Shaun Kitchener based on the songs of the British pop group Steps. It premiered on 9 November 2024.
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 (with Steps appearing and performing during the Finale Megamix), running until 30 November 2024 (after being extended from 24 November due to popular demand). It is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh with choreography by Matt Cole, set designed by Tom Rogers, lighting designed by Howard Hudson, costumes designed by Gabriella Slade, sound design by Adam Fisher, Wigs, Hair and Makeup design by Sam Cox, and casting by Will Burton. It is produced by Steps, ROYO and Pete Waterman.[1][2][3] Initial principle casting for the world premiere was announced on 18 July 2024,[4] with the full cast revealed on 4 September 2024.[5]
UK and Ireland tour (2025)
[edit]During the finale of the Birmingham gala night, Steps announced that the musical will embark on a UK and Ireland tour beginning at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on 29 August 2025 throughout May 2026.
Synopsis
[edit]At the seaside supermarket Better Best Bargains, Caz is elated that she and her husband have been approved for adoption. Her friends Vel, Neeta and Robbie are in awe at how her life is perfect, so she challenges them to ‘take a chance on a happy ending’ for themselves and have the Summer of Love they've been dreaming of: Vel must end her loveless relationship; Neeta must confess her feelings to her workplace crush; and Robbie must learn to give guys a chance without finding tiny reasons to push them away. But when Caz’s husband ends their marriage, meaning the adoption is ruined, her own 'happy ending' is in tatters and she must follow her own advice.
Musical numbers
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Cast and characters
[edit]| Character | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Caz | Rebecca Lock |
| Vel | Sharlene Hector |
| Robbie | Blake Patrick Anderson |
| Neeta | Hiba Elchikhe |
| Ben | Dan Partridge |
| Jem | River Medway |
| Patricia | Finty Williams |
| Gareth | Gary Milner |
| 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.
- ^ "Steps' Here & Now musical: Every song included in the show". Official Charts Company. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.