Steps announce huge new musical based on their hit songs as they follow in the footsteps of Take That and ABBA

The hits of iconic pop group Steps are being transformed into a new jukebox musical.

Here & Now will follow the workers and customers of a seaside superstore and will be packed with tunes from the group’s back catalogue – which includes 14 consecutive UK top five singles.

Due to open in November in Birmingham, the musical has been written by Shaun Kitchener and is produced by the band themselves in collaboration with theatre company ROYO and music mogul Pete Waterman.

Claire Richards, Faye Tozer, Ian ‘H’ Watkins, Lee Latchford-Evans, and Lisa Scott-Lee have revealed their excitement at the new venture.

‘We’ve been lucky to do many things together as a band, but the question we get asked again and again is “where is the Steps musical?”‘

‘Well…it’s finally here and we couldn’t be more excited.’

‘We’ve searched for the perfect story for our music and we’ve found it in the aisle of a seaside superstore where four friends set out on their own Summer of Love.’ 

‘It’s a story of friendship, romance and community; packed with our biggest hits and sure to have everybody laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles. We can’t wait to open the doors this year, and see you there!’

Fans went wild for the announcement with one quipping on X: ‘Not getting a ticket would be a Tragedy.’

‘Everyone in the office is talking about news that Kloop is leaving Liverpool where as I am trying to talk about this. Super excited,’ agreed another.

‘AHHH!! gonna be there with bells on,’ declared another. 

The musical follows in the footsteps of other jukebox musicals such as Greatest Days, which is based on Take That’s songs, and ABBA’s global smash hit Mamma Mia which is the sixth longest-running show in West End history.

Due to open in November in Birmingham , the musical has been written by Shaun Kitchener and is produced by the band themselves

Fans went wild for the announcement with one quipping on X: ‘Not getting a ticket would be a Tragedy’

Steps, who originally formed in 1997, are currently taking a break after releasing four albums since they reformed for a second time in 2017 (pictured 2019)

Steps, who originally formed in 1997, are currently taking a break after releasing four albums since they reformed for a second time in 2017 in celebration of their 20th anniversary,

Here & Now is set to open at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre, running from 9 to 24 November 2024. 

Tickets go on sale 9 February 2024.