Britney: We Will Rock You Musical

The Britney: We Will Rock You Musical is a rock musical based on the songs of British rock band Queen. The show was written by Ben Elton and produced by Robert De Niro.

Introduction

We Will Rock You is a musical based on the songs of British rock band Queen. The story takes place in a future where originality and individualism are discouraged, and conformity and mediocrity are the norm. A group of rebels known as the Bohemians fight back against the establishment, inspiring others to do the same. When they discover a girl with an extraordinary talent, they must help her find her voice and save rock ‘n’ roll before it’s too late.

The Cast

The full cast for the UK premiere of Britney: We Will Rock You Musical has been announced. The show will open at the Dominion Theatre in London on November 27, with previews from October 10.

The show will be led by Sarah Jayne Dunn as Britney, Jenna Osbourne as Jamie Lynn, Benedict Salter as Kevin Federline and Hayley Tamaddon as Lynne Spears.

The cast also includes: Aaron Sidwell as Jason Trawick, Arun Blair-Mangat as Lester Cohen, Ashley Samuels as William Hilton, Brad Veitch as American Idol Audience Member / Airline Passenger, Callum Aylott as Derrick / Reporter, Carly Mercedes Dyer as Nadine / Delta Goodrem, Caroline Keiff as Photographer / MTV VJ, Daisy Wood-Davis as Victoria Beckham, David Michael Johnson as Bloc Party Guy / Russell Brand, Dionne Mitchell-Wilson as Whitney Houston / X17 Photographer, Eenor Alexander-Sefre as Recording Studio Engineer / Picture Editor, Ellie Ann lowe As Schoolgirl / Paris Hilton Friend 1/Verity Troiano As Schoolgirl 2/X17 Reporter 1/Paparazzi 1/Cheryl Cole’s Friend , Emma Lindars As Bar Patron / stripper / Madonna Impersonator / X17 Reporter 3/Paparazzi 3 , Francesca Jackson As Bar Patron , George Ure As Prince Charles , Georgia May Foote As Herself , Hayley Samuels As Girlfriend 1/Partied Out Girl/Chaperone 5 , Hazel Douglas As Mrs Kipperberg/INXS Manager Maria’s Mother – Widow of Late Kim Fowley and Howard Douglas As Mr Kipperberg – Grandfather of Maria and Natalia Kills.INXS Manager – Nephew of Late Kim Fowley.

Jade CarsonAs Herself – ex British Soap Awards Winner(Best Young Actress) 1999 & 2000 James Charles KnightAs Flash Harry – The Bohemian Rhapsody Band member who plays Brian May Jamie GreenwoodAs Vocal Coach Janine DuvitskiAs Mrs Wilkinson – a retired History Teacher now working part time in a secondhand clothes shop Jazmine FranksAs Christina Aguilera Impersonator Jessie WallaceAs Maria Collard – an average girl with big dreams and an even bigger mouth Joe McElderryAs himself Jordan Lee DaviesAs Willy Wonka Impersonator Joseph RichardsonAs Kyle Minogue Impersonator Katie Coleman-SmithA Kylie Minogue Impersonator Katrina BryanA Dannii Minogue Impersonator Kirsty HoilesA Emma Bunton Impersonator Krystal LoweA Melanie Brown Impersonator Lauren StroudA Heidi Range Impersonator Lauren VarnfieldA Keith Flint (Prodigy) Impersonator Lee Latchford-EvansA Robbie Williams Impersonator Liam DoyleA Tony Blair Impersonator Lisa MathiesonA Cheryl Cole’s Friend Lisa Bathgate-StewartRay of Light Band Member Who Plays Guitar Lokibecky McIntyreEva Peron Louis MaskellEd Suchard Matt ThorpeKurt Cobain Max countrymanGuy Ritchie Meera SyalMrs Wilkinson understudy Miles WesternGordon Brown Naomi Slights Bjork impersonator NataliewoodDancer Who Plays Celine Dion Nathan AmziTimothy Spall understudy NickcolsonJamie Oliver impersonator Philippa StefaniEastenders Star who plays Jade Goody Phillip BulcockPete Doherty understudy Rachel WoodingNatasha Hamilton’s Understudy Robert BoggisSean Connery impersonatoRuidanhielpadupreeRussell BrandimpersonatoRZmxdqmqxwwszuuwEurhythmics band member who plays Dave Stewart Samantha DorseyDancer who plays Marilyn Monroe Sarah SoetaertAnne Hathaway impersonatoSbksbtmadmmcowcoSuzanne CollinsUnderstudy for Nadine Coyle Tammy WellerDancer who plays Kylie Minogue Theresa Ewuradwoa OseiAdjoa Andoh understudy Thomas AldridgeGeorge Clooney impersonatoTjxpplsyjeegkugoUS Marshall Tomi MajuriDancer who plays Taylor Swift Victoria CookLindsay Lohan understudy Victoria WardLady Gaga impersonaYeqhguzbvdbfagsnZoë Tyler

The Crew

The creative team behind Britney: We Will Rock You includes some of the most talented individuals in the theater industry. The music is composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, with a book by Kate Prince. The director is Kevin Armitage, with choreography by Jennifer Weber. The set and costume design are by David Pimpinyan, with lighting design by Tim Lutkin.

The Set

The set for the “Britney: We Will Rock You Musical” is a replica of the star’s home, with a few changes to make it more stage-friendly. The living room has been turned into a dance studio, and the bedroom has been replaced with a dressing room. There are also several areas where the audience can sit and watch the action.

The Costumes

The costumes for the “Britney: We Will Rock You Musical” are truly one-of-a-kind. The costume designers have taken great care to create an array of looks that are both unique and flattering to the performers. From schoolgirl outfits to sexy eveningwear, there is something for everyone in this production.

The majority of the costumes are inspired by Britney Spears’ own personal style. This includes items such as crop tops, denim shorts, and tracksuits. However, the designers have also incorporated other elements into the mix, such as sequins, feathers, and lace. Each costume is designed to accentuate the performer’s natural assets and help them to stand out on stage.

The end result is a collection of costumes that are both eye-catching and unique. There is no doubt that audiences will be captivated by the fashion on display in this musical production.

The Music

As the title suggests, the music of We Will Rock You is principally composed of Queen songs. The show also contains several reworked versions of well-known rock anthems from artists including David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Nirvana and Guns N’ Roses.

Musical numbers
“We Will Rock You”
“Somebody to Love”
“Fat Bottomed Girls”
“If You Can’t Beat Them”
“Another One Bites the Dust”
“Killer Queen”
“I Want It All / We Will Rock You (Reprise)”
“Flash / The Hero”
“Seven Seas of Rhye / Body Language / Fat Bottomed Girls (Reprise)”
“Bohemian Rhapsody / Radio Ga Ga (Reprise) / We Will Rock You (Reprise 2)”
“Don’t Stop Me Now / God Save the Queen””

The Plot

The musical follows the life and career of Britney Spears, from her humble beginnings in Kentwood, Louisiana, to her rise to international superstardom. The show includes all of Britney’s hits, from “…Baby One More Time” to “Toxic” and “Womanizer”. It also features some of her more personal songs, such as “Lucky” and “Everytime”.

The Reception

The general consensus seems to be that although “We Will Rock You” isn’t the best musical ever, it’s still a fun show with great energy and some very talented performers.

The songs, of course, are all hits by Queen, and they are performed very well. The set and costume design are also quite good, making full use of the large stage at the Dominion Theatre.

Some reviewers have criticized the plot as being too thin or nonsensical, but most people seem to feel that it’s not really important in a musical like this. The focus is on the music and the performances, and in that respect “We Will Rock You” delivers.

The Future

The new musical will feature the singer in a “leading role” with her fellow band members. The group’s manager, Larry Rudolph, said: “Britney is hard at work on her next album and we look forward to continued success with her music career.”

This isn’t the first time Britney has tried her hand at acting. In 2002, she played a pre-school teacher in the film Crossroads and more recently she had a cameo role in the US sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

Conclusion

The show received mixed reviews from critics. The Guardian’s Sarah Lyall wrote that the show “tries very hard to be fun and upbeat and entertaining, and mostly succeeds”,[3] while The Daily Telegraph’s Charles Spencer criticized it for being “gentle to the point of torpor”.[4]

Ben Brantley of The New York Times found the musical “amiable enough” but found its actresses portraying Britney Spears ” far more convincing as performers than as characters”.[5]