Damn, that was nearly a great headline. But onto the actual news it imparts. Take That are the latest band to have their back catalogue form the basis of a stage musical, because as I'm always saying, you can never have enough musicals based on the oeuvre of rock and pop acts. Hang on, no, I don't say that. Ah well.
Anyway, the uberboyband's music is to be the soundtrack for 'Never Forget', and thankfully, the script won't be awkwardly trying to create a story based around the lyrics of the songs, but will tell the story of a Take That tribute band. The musical has not been endorsed by the band, however, who have had no involvement in its conception, with producers licencing the music from EMI before the band's recent reunion and highly successful comeback (a very clever move with hindsight).
Producer Tristan Baker says: "We are the biggest fans of Take That's music and we are so excited about the wonderful opportunity to create a new musical based on the fantastic catalogue of their work. We look forward to creating a legacy with these well-loved songs in the way that shows such as Mamma Mia! have done before."
Meanwhile, a statement on the Take That's website said: "The band would like to state categorically that this production is being undertaken with neither their involvement nor their endorsement. They would wish their fans and the general public to know that this production is absolutely and 100% nothing to do with Take That."
The musical will tour in August prior to a run in the West End. Tickets are on sale now, I believe.