A new UK touring concert Dreamcoat Stars will visit 60 venues across the UK featuring reimagined versions of musical theatre songs, uniquely performed by cast members who have starred in one of the world’s most well-known musicals: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  

Like all great theatrical shows, the idea must spark from somewhere. In the case of Dreamcoat Stars, the light-bulb moment came to Keith Jack, who’s held a long connection to Joseph and the  Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat since shooting to stardom with his appearance in the 2007 BBC television programme Any Dream Will Do and subsequent UK theatre productions of the musical. 

Keith Jack said: “Joseph has been a part of my life since before Any Dream Will Do, and I’ve always  thought about getting a few Joseph performers together for a concert of musical theatre. Joseph is such a well-loved show and cast members past and present have a huge personal following – so it felt very natural that they may want to see those cast members performing a selection of the biggest hits from all different types of shows, and a few new arrangements from Joseph of course! I’m hoping this will appeal to people of all ages and maybe even introduce some of the newer musicals to audiences that haven’t heard them before.”

Producer Matt Brinkler added: “When Keith asked me for my help on this production, and later to co produce it with him, I was over the moon. This musical theatre concert is the perfect way to  make larger musicals accessible and affordable for so many that need an introduction to theatre.  It gives us an opportunity to reach further into communities that haven’t got access to number  one touring venues.  

“It is my hope that we can inspire new audiences towards the West End and large-scale touring  venues through the celebrity pull of these hugely talented ex-Josephs and co-stars. At the same  time, we have an opportunity to introduce some new musicals to audiences that are already fans  of the genre.”

This concert extravaganza celebrates the life and work of legendary West End and Broadway composers in a brand-new mega mix production, promising powerful star vocals of the nation’s  most loved shows including Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, SIX, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera,  Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Moulin Rouge and more. 

Jack said: “The production will showcase four stars from Joseph, individually and together in  group songs, trios, duets, and solos. It’s something I felt was incredibly important because each  person has their own stories about their time in Joseph and other musical productions, and we want to share that! The fact we have Josephs from different eras makes it even more special and  to produce this with a fellow Joseph is the icing on the cake for me! Matt and the team at RED  are fantastic to work with and getting to put my producer hat on for the first time is an exciting  new challenge.”

Currently starring in the spring tour are the aforementioned Keith Jack, the longest reigning Joseph Mike Holoway, Jonathan Dudley, who alternated as Joseph in the 2013 UK tour, andfinalist on hit BBC shows Any Dream Will Do & All Together Now, Chris Barton. Further casting will be announced soon. 

Brinkler added: “Some big numbers from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are in  the concert but it was important to us that we see our Josephs perform songs the audience  haven’t seen them do before. The part of the show I’m most excited about is the 4-part ‘Defying Gravity’ vocal arrangement and the inclusion of a new arrangement from SIX.”

The tour opens on 3 March in Chelmsford before visiting Winchester, Lincoln, Lichfield, Solihull, Haverhill, Dunstable, Crawley, Radlett, Peterborough, Gravesend, Christchurch, Weymouth, Bridgwater, Monmouth, Worcester, Swindon, Stockport, Rotherham, Guildford, Alnwick, Lancaster, Bridlington, Leeds, Skegness, Kings Lynn, Shrewsbury, Corby, Colne, Northallerton, Blyth, Redruth, Paignton, Portsmouth, Newport, Andover, Musselburgh, Greenock, Dundee, Ayr, Arbroath, Grimsby, Spalding, Basildon, Watford, Clacton-on-Sea, Rhyl, Lytham St Annes, Redditch, Blackwood, Barnstaple, Yeovil, Stafford, Stevenage, Hayes, Eastbourne, Camberley, Derby, Bradford, Altrincham, Wellingborough and Exeter.

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