Cruisin': The Musical

Productions 2012

Rod — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:59:11 +0000

Cruisin has been performed in many schools and colleges around Australia with productions in the U.S.A, the UK, New Zealand and Canada. King’s College in Guildford UK produced a successful season and St Anne High School in Canada performed the show in July to an appreciative audience. 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. 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.

This 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 which 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.

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!

Rod — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:58:50 +0000

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.

How Do I Book Cruisin’ for my School/Theatre Production?

Rod — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:09:30 +0000

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.

A Great Musical Score

Rod — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:43:04 +0000

Please use the flash player below to sample the songs of the production. All are studio recordings except the Overture which was recorded live during the Sacred Heart College production in 2003. We have compressed the files to improve loading times.

There is a full backing CD available for productions that do not wish to use a live band.

The Regal Theatre Production 2007

Rod — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:41:43 +0000

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Cruisin’: The Musical!

October 26 – November 4, 2007

Book, Music & Lyrics by Rod Christian & Peter Waterman

A JCM Theatre Productions Pty Ltd Production
in association with David Spicer Productions

Creative Team

Director & Choreographer: Alex Poor
Musical Director & Vocal Arrangements: Rod Christian
Assistant Director: Scott Robertson
Choreography Assistants: Hollie James & Barbara Haslinger
Lighting Design: Jon Davey
Costume Design: Peta Korb
Scenic Design: Nathan Weyers & Cale Watts
Sound Design: Neil Campbell
Logo Design: Gordon Mitchell

Cast

Vincenzo Russo: Glenn Shorrock
Johnny Angel: Chris Murphy
Rosa Russo: Katherine Jenkins
Vinnie Russo: Andre Ford
Pamela Sanderson: Samarah Clements-Shepherd
Giovanna Paparde: Tina Jackson
Phil Stanton: Simon Loughton
Rory Storm: Courtney Murphy
Sister Immaculate: Alida Chaney
Brother Rodney: Graeme Speed
Doo-Wop Girls: Lisa Drennan. Melissa Gall, Ellin Sears
Young Vinnie: Jordan Fryer
Young Maria: Zoe Hooper
Bianca: Melissa Pizzo
Gino: Andrew Butler
Neville: Ben Hamer

Dancers: Olivia Bacon, Andrea Colcott, Stephanie Cruse, Sarah Hopkins, Hollie James, Karlee Laudevics, Samantha Minett, Sinead O’Callaghan, Samantha Robb, Emma Stevenson, Andrew Butler, Ben Hamer, Philip La Rosa, James Traill, Remy Worthington, Jason Yee.

Ensemble: Briony Barratt, Alida Chaney, Zaila Joy, Natasha Pillips, Tina Pierce, Reece Pitt, Glenda Prideaux, Graeme Speed, Wayne Stanley, Louise Sutton

Stage Band: Stefan Martins, David Stokes, Ryan White

Motorcyclist: David Borshoff

Understudy to Rosa: Zalia Joy (October 27th Matinee)

Cruisin Band

Musical Director: Rod Christian
Alto Saxophone: Mike Collinson
Tenor Saxophone & Musical Arrangements: Paul Millard
Baritone Saxophone: Kim Shearman
1st Trumpet: Pete Di Losa
2nd Trumpet: Mark Underwood
Trombone: Kieran Hurley
Piano: Greg Shultz
Keyboard/Strings: Frank La Carva
Bass: Bob Hawker
Guitar: Cliff Lynton
Drums: Glenn Walsh

Technical, Production & Stage Crew

Stage Manager: Scott Robertson
Assistant Stage Manager: Alia Hutchison
Set Construction: Plumb Construction & Design Pty Ltd
Assistants: Harley Barnaby, Lexi Brierty, Emelene Burton, Simon Cuilliver, Rebecca Gleave, Simon Harmsworth, Izni Imran, Tithira Jayasena, Chelsea Nolan, Indiana Scully, Alyce Teal
Head of Sound: Martin Wiebel
Head of Lighting: Kerrie Wilshovsen
Head Mechanist: Paul New
Head Flyman: Bryce Goddard
Lighting Operator: Kerrie Wilshovsen
Sound Operator: Jacob Gray
Make-Up: Renee Ford, Natalie Everett, Katie Fassom
Hair: Melissa Pizzo
Properties Coordinator: Graham Marson

History

Rod — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:27:26 +0000

Estelle Lewis’ 2007 interview used for promotion of the 2007 Regal Theatre Production

Don’t Break My Heart – Murphy’s Lore

Rod — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:50:44 +0000

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After working on the 2007 Regal Theatre production, Chris and Courtney Murphy (along with the rest of Murphy’s Lore) covered “Don’t Break My Heart”. This song often becomes a cast favourite and we post it here for your enjoyment.

Past School & Youth Productions

Rod — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:02:00 +0000