It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman®: Youth Edition
It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman®: Youth Edition
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Book by David Newman and Robert Benton (Based Upon the Comic Strip “SUPERMAN”)
Broadway Production Produced by Harold Prince in association with Ruth Mitchell
Directed for the Broadway Stage by Harold Prince
Adapted for Tams-Witmark by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Script Adaption: Eric Byrd, Associate Artistic Director
Music Arrangements: Dr. Brian Hoffman, Music Director
Roderick Justice, Producing Artistic Director
ISBN: DIGLIB0000186
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Overview
Campy, dynamic and larger than life, It's A Bird... It's A Plane... It's Superman® captures the sights and sounds of 1960s New York City as Superman battles a vengeful scientist determined to destroy the world’s symbol of good. Meanwhile, Daily Planet writer Lois Lane struggles to make sense of her rocky relationship with the superhero, and Lois’ ambitious coworker Max vows to make a name for himself by unveiling the Man of Steel’s secret identity. This one-hour adaptation of the musical, created in collaboration with Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, is specially designed for elementary and middle school actors performing for family audiences.
NOTE: This package does not include rehearsal (vocal) tracks or a Piano-Vocal score.
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Details
- Genre: Fantasy, Period, Science Fiction, Parody/Spoof, Romantic Comedy
- Time Period: 1960s
- Cast Attributes: Expandable Casting, Role(s) for Teen(s), Flexible Cast Size, Roles for Children, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
- Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences