The musical, featuring those songs of the rock 'n' roll era, is set around the years 1957 to 1963[1] and was written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.

This run received rave critical reviews[citation needed] and widespread audience acclaim.

Bobby's father announces that the Youth Club association is holding the first National song writing competition.

At first they make some progress, with Bobby coming up with an idea and basic tune, which Laura takes on to expand into a full song.

Bobby and Laura confess their feelings in the locker room, admitting that they've each liked the other for a long time and didn't know what to do about it, and finally kiss.

It then jumps to the final National performance, where Bobby and Laura win with the results of the joint efforts, the pop song "Dreamboats and Petticoats".

Berg saw the adaptation of a stage musical as a move that "would enhance the brand" and therefore got in touch with Bill Kenwright, producer Laurie Mansfield, director Bob Tomson, musical director Keith Strachan, choreographer Carole Todd and writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran to pen the book of the show.

The 3rd and final London venue for the musical was the Wyndham's Theatre, where it had a limited run, 16 October 2012 to 19 January 2013.

Upon finishing, the production, due to heavy demand and unexpected success, moved to the West End for a three-month run.

The cast were:[5][failed verification] A third tour started in June 2011, opening at the Theatre Royal, Windsor.

[6] The cast were:[5][failed verification] Again starting at the Theatre Royal, Windsor, Dreamboats and Petticoats enjoyed another tour of the UK.

The cast were:[7] Brian Berg, the executive producer for Universal records stated that there are plans for productions in the US and Australia and the possibility of a feature film in 2012.

Save the Last Dance for Me is a spin-off production which employed a lot of the same creative team and cast, but did not continue the story from Dreamboats and Petticoats.