Cruisin was staged in Sydney in January 2003. This was the first full-scale production of the show and agents and industry professionals were invited to attend the Castle Hill Entertainment Centre. The show was directed by Jane Miskovic, Musical Director of the live 8 piece band, Rod Christian, Choreographer Edward Rooke. Stars included Peter Ross, Jennifer White, Darren Beaumont, Hayley Law, Lincoln Stone, Luke Joslin, Megan Motto, Rachel Mirabito and Stephen Olivieri.The band: Musical Director Rod Christian, Piano/Keyboards Dave Skelton, Tenor Saxophone/Flute Graham Jessie, Alto Saxophone/Flute Tim Oram,Trumpet Pete Dilosa,Trombone Colin Philpott Drums Ron Lemke, Guitars Cliff Lynton, Bass Bob Hawker. Musical Arrangements Rod Christian/Paul Millard.

CRUISIN’ SPREADS ITS WINGS! This year has seen new productions of Cruisin’ being booked in India and Spain! Added to productions already performed in the U.S.A, the UK, New Zealand, Canada and right around Australia, Cruisin is making its mark as an International icon in original musicals. In 2011 Must See Musicals in Crewe UK chose Cruisin’ for their summer musical. South Sioux City High School in the USA produced the first US production of Cruisin’, while the show has once again been chosen by a number of schools and colleges throughout Australia in 2012. St Mary’s Secondary College in Cairns Queensland produced a fantastic sold-out show at the Cairns State Theatre in April this year. The reviews validated the show’s appeal to audiences young and old. St Anne High School in Canada performed the show in July to a very appreciative audience and another school has booked the show for later this year. The UK agent, David Waters booked two productions in the UK in 2010 for Barrow in Furness by the A590 Youth Theatre Company and the Highbury Theatre Company. Both were highly successful seasons.

Cruisin’ is not just another “high school juke box musical” but is a real story about an Italian family coming to terms with and growing up in a very different culture and environment.The show will resonate with young and old audiences. The music is catchy with rock, Latin and big dance numbers, which are exciting to perform with the energetic 12 piece arrangements. The story has universal appeal and can be adapted to suit many cultures.

Cruisin’ includes an all-original musical score and provides a challenge to students and actors from all walks of life. Go to our About Page and you can see  video footage of the songs featured during the Regal Theatre production in Perth in October 2007. Among the featured artists are Glenn Shorrock of Little River Band fame and Chris and Courtney Murphy from Australian Idol. Check out the testimonials/reviews and see what people all over the world are saying about Cruisin’.

Welcome to the official website of the stage musical, Cruisin’. This fun packed show has been performed on 4 continents, including Australia, New Zealand, The United Kingdom and Canada, and continues to delight audiences with its catchy songs and story. Written by Rod Christian and Peter Waterman in Perth, Western Australia, its story of post-war migration is indeed universal. The music is loads of fun, featuring a variety of rock ‘n roll’, big ballads, jive and Latin. Each original song is arranged for 12 piece band or simply available on a fully professional backing CD. Feel free to use this site to browse photography and video taken from previous productions or listen to the songs. Most of all – feel free to join the Cruisin’ family and put on your very own show in your town.

To book Cruisin, simply click on Contact and you will be linked to the agent, David Spicer Productions and follow the prompts. You will then be contacted and a perusal package will be sent to you containing a script, piano score and CD of the music.