THE GLENN MILLER STORY Tour Extends Into 2016
By: Tyler Peterson Nov. 30, 2015
It's been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Featuring a 16 piece orchestra, a full supporting company of performers and dazzling choreography, the story of one of the most iconic musical figures of the 20th century will be told as never before.
Over the past 15 years Bill Kenwright and Tommy Steele regularly get together to talk about the past, present and future. One evening, Bill discovered that his all-encompassing love for Elvis was equal only to Tommy's adoration for Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. Bill learned that Tommy is a true devotee; travelling all over the world to hear what remains of the original Orchestral Sounds, and is steeped in the knowledge and the glory of what Glenn Miller did for popular music. Tommy enthused that Glenn changed the face of music from 1939 - 1943 when he was the most popular recording artist in the world.
Three years later at a dinner party, celebrating Tommy's award as the Most Popular Entertainer of All Time at the London Palladium that they came up with The Glenn Miller Story!
Tommy Steele was Britain's first rock 'n' roll star. Dubbed the UK's answer to Elvis Presley, he landed his first UK No.1 with Singing the Blues in January 1957, reaching the top spot before Elvis, who didn't land his until the June that year. The big screen soon beckoned for Tommy, and that same year he filmed The Tommy Steele Story, one of Britain's great rock 'n' roll movies. A soundtrack was released to coincide with the film's opening and became the first album to reach No.1.
His legendary career includes over twenty hit singles, twelve hit movies and countless award winning stage musicals such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin' in the Rain. In recent years, Steele has starred as Christmas miser Scrooge in Bill Kenwright's spectacular production of the festive musical, which enjoyed two successful runs at the world-famous London Palladium. It was a role that also made Steele the theatre's all-time record breaking performer, having headlined more performances than any other star in the history of the Palladium.
Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright team up again to direct the show, having been at the helm of several award-winning musicals including Blood Brothers, Evita, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Choreography is by Olivier Award winner Bill Deamer (Top Hat, Evita, Save The Last Dance For Me).
The Glenn Miller Story promises to transport audiences young and old back to the days of the big band, and have them up on their feet jiving.
THE GLENN MILLER STORY - UK TOUR DATES
Tuesday 29 December - Saturday 10 January Box Office: 01733 822225
Peterborough, Broadway Theatre Website: www.broadwaypeterborough.co.uk
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 January Box Office: 01227 787787
Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre Website: www.marlowetheatre.com
Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 January Box Office: 0844 871 7607
Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre Website: www.atgticket.com
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 January Box Office: 0844 871 3014
Edinburgh Playhouse Website: www.atgtickets.com
Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 February Box Office: +353 (1) 6777 999
Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Website: www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 February Box Office: 01224 641122
Aberdeen, His Majesty's Theatre Website: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 February Box Office: 01323 412 000
Eastbourne, Congress Theatre Website: www.eastbournetheatres.com
Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 February Box Office: 0844 871 3012
Bristol Hippodrome Website: www.atgtickets.com
Monday 29 February - Saturday 5 March Box Office: 0844 871 3017
Liverpool Empire Theatre Website: www.atgtickets.com
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