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Scotland's best musical momentsWith fantastic musicals such as Mamma Mia!, Grease and Jerry Springer; Edinburgh and Glasgow are fast becoming Scotland's answer to the West End!
Scotland's best musical moments
42nd Street
Where: Edinburgh Playhouse
When: 29 May - 9 June 2007
Don't miss this famous backstage musical which tells the story of the young and unknown Peggy Sawyer who becomes an overnight sensation when she steps in to replace the leading role. The show features some of musical theatres best-loved pieces including 'Lullaby of Broadway', 'We're in the Money', 'Shuffle off to Buffalo' and '42nd Street'.
Beauty and the Beast
Where: Edinburgh Playhouse
When: 17 - 28 July 2007
This much-loved musical is brought to life with a burst of theatrical magic. Nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, this magical show has been wowing audiences world-wide. Take someone you love to experience the enchantment of an unforgettable performance of Disney's classic musical!
Cats
Where: Edinburgh Playhouse
When: 9 - 27 October 2007
Catch the UK tour of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's magical musical adaptation of T.S. Elliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. The longest running-musical in the West End and Broadway history, Cats fuses together a spectacular set, stunning costumes, breathtaking choreography, and a world renowned score.
Guys and Dolls
Where: Edinburgh Playhouse
When: 12 - 26 June 2007
Direct from the West End, and prior to Broadway, the Donmar's award-winning production of Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls is embarking on a UK tour. The musical fable of Broadway which opened to great success in the West End, features classic costumes of the 40s and hits such as 'Luck be a Lady' and the wonderful title song 'Guys and Dolls'.
High School Musical
Where: Edinburgh Playhouse
When: 12 - 14 July 2007
Based on Disney's award-winning film, High School Musical tells the story of two students, Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez, who together try out for lead parts in their high school musical. A team of professional directors, choreographers and musicians worked with local youths to put on this full production after just two weeks of rehearsal.
South Pacific
Where: Edinburgh Playhouse
When: 2 - 6 October 2007
Catch one of Rogers and Hammerstein's best-loved musicals, set in an American naval camp in the South Pacific during WWII. In spite of all the tension from the war, comedy and romance flourish in this tropical paradise.
The Producers
Where: Edinburgh Playhouse
When: 11 December 2007 - 19 January 2008
Down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and his hapless accountant Leo Bloom hatch the ultimate scam; to raise more money than they need to produce a sure-fire Broadway disaster. So who do they turn to? The world's worst director, of course; Roger DeBris. Their guaranteed-to-fail fiasco? Springtime for Hitler - the musical!
White Christmas
Where: Edinburgh Playhouse
When: 19 November - 8 December 2007
Brimming with classic Irving Berlin hits - like Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean, Happy Holiday, Sisters and of course the unforgettable title song White Christmas - it tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the process.
