The musical will feature a soundtrack from stars including Madonna, Bon Jovi and Cyndi Lauper
Based on the 1982 Oscar-winning film, the musical tells the story of Zack Mayo who is in training to become a US Navy Pilot. The production tells a story of love, courage and redemption, as Zack meets Paula Pokrifki, whose fiery spirit matches his own.
Audiences will follow Zack on his journey to becoming both an officer and a gentleman. The show will play at Liverpool Empire from July 22 - 27 July next year and will feature a soundtrack from stars including Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, and more.The show will have musical supervision and orchestration by George Dyer, set & costume design by Michael Taylor and lighting design by Ben Cracknell.
Director, Nikolai Foster said: “Filled with love and quiet profundity, An Officer and a Gentleman sensitively charts the lives of the working class, military folk in America in the early 1980s. "We are proud to be working alongside the film’s creator Douglas Day Stewart, producer Jamie Wilson, Sharleen Cooper Cohen and an incredible creative team to present this beautiful and inspiring story. We are excited to share some iconic 80s songs and this moving story with audiences across the UK.”Get the top stories straight to your inbox by signing up to our what's on newsletter
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