It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman

Neglected Musicals presents Harold Prince’s 1966 favourite, It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s Superman. The musical will be showcased in Potts Point at Hayes Theatre Co, featuring a large cast with performances from Leigh Archer, Tim Dal Cortivo, Rebecca Matheson, Lucy Maunder, Elise McCann and Kurt Phelan among many others.

Based on the popular superhero comic strip, Superman is back in blue as the attempt to fight evil is revisited in an amusing theatre production. Directed by Stuart Maunder in collaboration with musical director Mark Chamberlain, It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s Superman stays true to the company’s trademark modus operandi – it is a script-in-hand performance, with just one day of rehearsal before hitting the stage.

“It’s a traditional Broadway musical comedy,” says producer Michelle Guthrie. “The script and the score of Superman is presented exactly as what is on the page, it’s not an adaptation,” she says.

Neglected musicals is a not-for-profit organisation and all involved put forth their time without reimbursement, with all ticket proceeds to fund future projects. The company brings forth productions that are rarely seen in Australia, and keeps their loyal audiences laughing with this, their 10th presentation, and the first time in association with Hayes Theatre Co. (RBM)

Oct 6, Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point, $38, hayestheatre.com.au

BY ROCIO BELINDA MENDEZ