Buddy

Buddy

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BUDDY THE MUSICAL
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It's Back - Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Buddy Holly has had audiences on their feet in every corner of the globe and now Buddy the Musical - hailed as "the world's most successful Rock'n'Roll musical" is back on to the stage of The Duchess Theatre in London in a toe-tapping, hand-clapping extravaganza!

"If you haven't seen the brilliant musical Buddy yet, buy your tickets now!" The Sun
Buddy the Musical follows the tragically short life of Buddy Holly from his first recording contract through to his move to New York and concludes with his fatal tour of Midwest America with Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper when - on 3rd February 1959 he was tragically killed aged just 22. The musical shows Buddy as he sings his way from the recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee to Harlem's Apollo Theatre, culminating in a live rock'n'roll extravaganza at the 'Winter Dance Party' finale and features some of Buddy Holly's greatest hits including That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy, Rave On, Heartbeat, Raining In My Heart and many more.

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is a jukebox musical in two acts with a book co-written by Alan Janes and Rob Bettinson, with music and lyrics by a variety of songwriters. Based on the life and career of the early rock and roll star Buddy Holly. The musical moves closer to Holly's actual life story than the 1978 film version. The show consists mostly of the songs of Holly and other early rock and rollers.

The musical was conceived by Londoner Laurie Mansfield, who proposed the idea to film producer Greg Smith in 1988. Paul Elliot, a West End producer took on the project, and with support from Paul McCartney (who owned the copyrights to Holly's music) insured the show's creation. The musical has enjoyed a 1989 West End production that ran for over 12 years, a successful Broadway production and numerous subsequent tours and productions around the world. Returning to the Duchess Theatre to enthrall audiences once again.

 

 

 

 

Buddy Show Information

Booking Until: March 2009

Matinees:
Wednesday and Saturday 3:00pm

Evenings:
Monday to Saturday 7.30pm

Running Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Duchess Theatre Information

Duchess Theatre Seating Plan