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.
| Man of Steel | |
|---|---|
| Music | Ian Dorricott |
| Lyrics | Simon Denver |
Characters
editProtagonists
edit- Ken Clarke / Man of Steel
- Linda Street
- Bobby Benson
- Rita
- Lil
- Marg
- Fan Club Leader
- Edna
- Gerry Black
- Ruby
Antagonists
edit- Bugsy
- Killer
- Knuckles
- Crusher
- Olga
- Apprentice Henchmen
Minor
edit- Old Woman
- Fanclub Members
- Policeman
Musical Numbers
edit- 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
edit- ^ "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.
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