Man of Steel (musical)

Man of Steel
Music	Ian Dorricott
Lyrics	Simon Denver

Man of Steel is a musical written by Simon Denver and Ian Dorricott, first published in 1978.^[1] Written for performance by schools and drama groups, Man of Steel is based on the story of Superman, with a comedic spin.

Characters

Protagonists

Ken Clarke / Man of Steel

Linda Street

Bobby Benson

Fan Club Leader

Rita

Lil

Marg

Edna

Gerry Black

Antagonists

Bugsy

Killer

Knuckles

Crusher

Olga

Apprentice Henchmen

Minor

Old Woman

Fanclub Members

Policeman

Musical Numbers

• Prelude to Act One (Clap Your Hands for the Man of Steel)
• Bad Girl
• Clap Your Hands for the Man of Steel
• Everybody Needs a Superhero
• I'm Just a Loser
• I've Got the Power
• Landlady Blues
• Man of Steel Fanfare
• Man of Steel, I Really Love You So
• Prelude to Act II (Won't Someone Tell Me?)
• The Man of Steel Fan Club Song
• The Raspberry
• We've Got the News!
• Won't Someone Tell me?
• You're a Gangster
• Exit Music (Man of Steel, I Really Love You So)

References

1. "Man of Steel". Maverick Musicals and Plays. Retrieved March 14, 2011. This is an action-packed musical spoof and a spectacular show of heroically super proportions. This musical is the entertaining battle of our Super Hero and Heroine triumphing over the evil Countess Olga and her motley henchmen.