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Man of Steel (musical)

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Man of Steel
MusicIan Dorricott
LyricsSimon Denver

Man of Steel is a musical written by Simon Denver and Ian Dorricott, first published in 1978.[1] Written for performance by schools and drama groups, Man of Steel is based on the story of Superman, with a comedic spin.

Characters

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Protagonists

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  • Ken Clarke / Man of Steel
  • Linda Street
  • Bobby Benson
  • Rita
  • Lil
  • Marg
  • Fan Club Leader
  • Edna
  • Gerry Black
  • Ruby

Antagonists

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  • Bugsy
  • Killer
  • Knuckles
  • Crusher
  • Olga
  • Apprentice Henchmen

Minor

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  • Old Woman
  • Fanclub Members
  • Policeman

Musical Numbers

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  • Prelude to Act One (Clap Your Hands for the Man of Steel)
  • Bad Girl
  • Clap Your Hands for the Man of Steel
  • Everybody Needs a Superhero
  • I'm Just a Loser
  • I've Got the Power
  • Landlady Blues
  • Man of Steel Fanfare
  • Man of Steel, I Really Love You So
  • Prelude to Act II (Won't Someone Tell Me?)
  • The Man of Steel Fan Club Song
  • The Raspberry
  • We've Got the News!
  • Won't Someone Tell me?
  • You're a Gangster
  • Exit Music (Man of Steel, I Really Love You So)

References

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  1. ^ "Man of Steel". Maverick Musicals and Plays. Retrieved March 14, 2011. This is an action-packed musical spoof and a spectacular show of heroically super proportions. This musical is the entertaining battle of our Super Hero and Heroine triumphing over the evil Countess Olga and her motley henchmen.