The musical features songs from the film including "Sparkle and Shine", "Nazareth", "One Night One Moment" and "She's The Brightest Star".

[3][4] The X Factor judge Louis Walsh appeared as Hollywood Producer during the production's run at London's Eventim Apollo.

[5] A second tour in the United Kingdom began at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry (the city where the story is set and the film was shot) from 23 to 28 October 2018.

The role of the Hollywood Producer featured many celebrity star guest appearances at each location on the tour including Jake Wood appeared in Oxford, Adam Thomas in Stoke and Liverpool, Charlie Brooks in Nottingham, Jane McCarry in Glasgow and Danny Dyer in London.

The London run also featured Rylan Clark-Neal as The Critic, Sharon Osbourne as Crystal Collins and Danny Dyer returning as the Hollywood Producer.