Lead cast announced for An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical!

Lead cast announced for An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical!

Posted on: 27 Oct 2023

Based on the classic 1982 film starring Richard Gere, a star-studded cast has been announced for this brand-new production which rolls into Bristol in September 2024.

 

An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 2 until Saturday 7 September 2024.

 

The producers of this enchanting musical have this week announced that Luke Baker, Georgia Lennon, Jamal Crawford, Paul French and Sinead Long will star as Zack Mayo, Paula Pokrifki, Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley, Sid Worley and Lynette Pomeroy respectively.

 

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An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical take on the story of the award-winning 80s movie: a timeless tale of love, courage, and redemption that is sure to make your heart soar and leave you longing for more.

 

Experience the emotional journey of fearless young officer candidate Zack Mayo and the captivating and fiery Paula Pokrifki. Their relationship ignites a spark that transcends boundaries, awakening an unrivalled passion. Immerse yourself in every note, step and ballad and gaze in awe as a talented cast brings this spectacle to life before your eyes!

 

Luke Baker (Billy Elliot onstage, Andor onscreen) will play Zack, Georgia Lennon plays Paula (The Osmonds: A New Musical, Lady Chatterley’s Lover onstage), Jamal Crawford plays Emil (Fame The Musical, Guys & Dolls onstage), Paul French plays Sid (Grease, Annie onstage) and Sinead Long is Lynette (9 to Five onstage, Prince Andrew the Musical onscreen).

 

This spectacular musical is set to a smash hit soundtrack with songs from Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie and more with the power of musical hurtling us through the highs and lows of a love story like no other – including the award-winning tune, ‘(Love Lift Us) Up Where We Belong’.

An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 2 until Saturday 7 September 2024 with tickets available now to purchase HERE.

 

For a comprehensive rundown of all the wonderful productions taking place at The Bristol Hippodrome, head to the theatre's website.

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Stanley Gray

Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.