FOLLOWING two triumphant tours, The Glenn Miller Story extends into the autumn, appearing at Malvern Theatres from tomorrow, Tuesday, September 20 to Saturday, September 24, and starring Tommy Steele.
It’s been 70 years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Featuring a 16-piece orchestra, a full supporting company of performers and dazzling choreography, the story of one of the most iconic musical figures of the 20th century will be told as never before.
Over the past 15 years Bill Kenwright and Tommy Steele have met regularly, and one evening, Bill discovered that his all-encompassing love for Elvis was equal only to Tommy’s adoration for Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. Bill learned that Tommy is a true devotee; travelling all over the world to hear what remains of the original Orchestral Sounds, and is steeped in the knowledge and the glory of what Glenn Miller did for popular music.
Three years later at a dinner party, celebrating Tommy’s award as the Most Popular Entertainer of All Time at the London Palladium, they came up with The Glenn Miller Story.
The Glenn Miller Story will be at Malvern Theatres from Tuesday, September 20 to Saturday, September 24. To book, call the box office on 01684 892277 or visit malvern-theatres.co.uk
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