The Route To Happiness

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Music: Alexander S. Bermange (18)
Lyrics: Alexander S. Bermange (18)
Notes: A three-person show by BBC comic songwriter Alexander S. Bermange, The Route To Happiness was embraced by critics and audiences alike upon premiering at London's Landor Theatre, and this album of the complete musical - produced by Mike Dixon, one of the UK's foremost Musical Supervisors - is presented as a deluxe 2 CD set. The Route To Happiness charts the individual and interweaving experiences of three present-day Londoners in pursuit of their respective dreams: finding love, making money, and becoming famous. A musical with humour and heart, listeners will be amused, moved, and possibly even made to question their own desires and goals. Kerry Ellis's credits include Elphaba in Wicked in the West End and on Broadway, and Nancy in Oliver! in the West End. She has enjoyed chart success with her solo album Anthems, and has toured extensively with Brian May of Queen. Ben Forster shot to fame on ITV's Superstar, in which he won the title rôle in the international arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. His other credits include Magaldi in Evita in the West End, and Brad in the 40th anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show. Louise Dearman is the first actress ever to have starred as both Glinda and Elphaba in the musical Wicked, having played both rôles in the West End production. Her other credits include Eva Peron in Evita, Grizabella in Cats, and The Narrator in Joseph. Alexander S. Bermange's credits include 18 musicals produced in London, around the UK, and internationally, including the multi-award-winning Shadowless; dozens of comic songs for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service; and the albums Act One (comprising songs from his musicals) and Weird & Wonderful (comprising his comic songs), which feature over 40 musical theatre stars.
Premiere: 2014