'Sing Out Leia!', Star Wars : A Musical Journey Set for UK Stage

E! Online News has reported that George Lucas has given his blessing to Star Wars: A Musical Journey, a two-hour live musical event featuring a Stormtrooper kick line and Wookies warbling to John Williams' Oscar-winning score.

E! reveals that the production will premiere next year in London's O2 arena, the musical fantasy will be performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in combination with movie clips from the six live-action films. The show will play in chronological order, from The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi. That of course means it may begin with a stunning rendition of "Jar Jar's Turn".

The production will take flight April 10th 2009 in the U.K. and then embark on a European tour, complete with an exhibition of rare Star Wars collectibles, including never-before-seen models, props, costumes and production artwork. No word when it will visit America.

Maybe we can push for a live version of the Star Wars Holiday Special at the Helen Hayes? Remember Bea Arthur as Cantina owner 'Ackmena" singing that classic "Closin' Time"? We do!