Peggy Sue Got Married (musical)

This article is about the musical. For the film, see Peggy Sue Got Married. For the song, see Peggy Sue Got Married (song).
Peggy Sue Got Married
Promotional poster
MusicBob Gaudio
LyricsJerry Leichtling
BookArlene Sarner
Jerry Leichtling
BasisPeggy Sue Got Married
Productions2001 West End

Peggy Sue Got Married is a 2001 musical adapted from the 1986 Francis Ford Coppola film of the same name.[1] The musical shares the same storyline as the movie, following a 42-year-old woman as she travels back in time to relive certain high school experiences.[2]

The book was written by Arlene Sarner and Jerry Leichtling, with music composed by Bob Gaudio, and lyrics by Jerry Leichtling. The musical opened in the West End theatres of London in August 2001, with Ruthie Henshall starring as Peggy Sue; other actors included Tim Howar, Gavin Lee, and Andrew Kennedy.[3] Ruthie Henshall received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical in the role of Peggy Sue. The production runs for two hour and thirty minutes, with one intermission.

  1. ^ Morley, Sheridan (29 August 2001). "London Theater: Peggy Sue Gets Married Again". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  2. ^ Billington, Michael (21 August 2001). "Peggy Sue Got Married". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  3. ^ Paddock, Terri (21 August 2001). "Peggy Sue Got Married". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 30 May 2023.