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2025
The Music Never Dies
Outrageous Musical Farce
The Music Never Dies
Premiered: LBT Huddersfield, September 2000Guy, an idle song-and-dance man, arrives in England with his long-suffering sister to persuade a rich noble to finance a musical. Farce ensues when Guy falls in love with the Earl's daughter, two scheming servants decide to swipe the cash for themselves and the Earl dies leaving the show in limbo.
Songs include: 'Curtains', 'Whatever Turns You On', 'The Morbid Mambo', '(As Long As You Love) As Long As You Live' and 'The Music Never Dies'.
The RE-ISSUE (Available JULY 2025)
Currently undergoing extensive rewrites, 'The Music Never Dies' is a brand new take on Richard's first full musical. Here are some of the changes, making it fresher, faster and funnier.
Script tightening
Set-ups and character intros are more concise.
Song Changes
Though most songs have received refreshes - some have been removed and/or replaced with better numbers.
Plot Revisions
Pacing has improved. Farce elements are more propulsive leading to a less abrupt finale.
Easier and cheaper to stage
Less reliance on scenery and heavy props makes the whole show smoother, more robust and cheaper.
Transitions
Eliminating scene changes by combining locations has led to a much faster pace.
Better orchestration
Written while modern sequencers were in their infancy, the orchestration now has more cohesion and impact.
Rich has been writing shows since 1992, has travelled the world as a cruise director and performer and is a property manager and landlord.