From the producers of smash hit Rock N Roll musicals including Dreamboats and Petticoats, The Roy Orbison Story & Elvis The Musical, comes Laughter In The Rain, a brand new show based on the rise, fall and rise again of pop music's ultimate survivor... Neil Sedaka.
Born in Brooklyn, the son of a taxi-driver, Sedaka started songwriting at Broadway's legendary Brill Building, penning his first hit, Oh Carol, for his then girlfriend, Carole King. He went on to become a teenage idol to rival Elvis but in 1964 his career collapsed as America embraced the Beatles and other bands of the so-called 'British Invasion'. For almost a decade, he struggled to support his wife, Leba, and their two children but found salvation in moving to Britain, where he signed to Elton John's Rocket Records label, and remarkably returned to the top of the US charts in 1974 with 'Laughter In The Rain' - remaining a national treasure there as well as in the UK ever since.
'Laughter in The Rain' - a remarkable story of triumph against the odds.
Hey all, here are some of the official shots, sent to me by Bill Kenwright. I am in the process of trying to convince them to let me have some shots that have not been seen before, so hopefully they will find some that suit and I can get those posted up here.
The man himself, Neil Sedaka was up on stage with the cast of Laughter In The Rain! He performed several of his greatest hits and really enjoyed performing with the cast and watching them perform the show of his life story. Have a look at some exclusive photgraphs I was sent of the man himself up on stage- and watch this space for some video footage that was taken from the auditorium the very same night.
Welcome to the official blog for this year's brand new musical sensation, Laughter In The Rain: The Neil Sedaka Story. From the producers of the smash hit Rock 'n' Roll musicals including Dreamboats and Petticoats, The Roy Orbison Story and Elvis The Musical, this brand new show is based on the rise, fall and rise again of pop music's ultimate survivor... Neil Sedaka.
We'll be posting news, reviews, videos and comment as well as tons of exclusive backstage news and gossip on this fantastic new show, fresh from its critically acclaimed world premiere at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley. If you've seen the show, we'd love to hear from you! You can also find us on Twitter and Facebook where you'll be able to talk to us about everything from your favourite Neil Sedaka song to asking the actors exactly what it's like playing Neil and his family.