The musical is directed by Scanlan with choreography by Patricia Wilcox (Motown, A Night with Janis Joplin). Featuring the Grammy Award winning, #1 hit single “Up Where We Belong,” and a score based on the 1980’s catalogue of music that gave voice to a generation, the live stage production is a new adaptation by multiple Tony Awards nominee Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Everyday Rapture), based on the original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart. When tragedy befalls a fellow candidate, Zack learns the importance of friendship and honor, finds the courage to be his best self and wins the heart of the woman he loves.AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger, is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. Graduating from the elite program will secure Zack’s career and future, but can he endure the relentless commands of Drill Sergeant Foley? On his journey of self-discovery, Zack finds comfort in the arms of a strong-willed local factory worker. Zack Mayo has the raw talent and strength for the US Navy’s Officer Training School but his arrogance is out of step. The new musical features an iconic score including the Grammy and Oscar-winning #1 hit “ Up Where We Belong” (Joe Cocker/Jennifer Warnes) and your favorite 80’s hits including: “ Higher Love” (Steve Winwood), “ Owner of a Lonely Heart” (Yes), “ Love is a Battlefield” and “ Invincible” (Pat Benatar), “ Lost In Your Eyes” (Debbie Gibson), “ Right Here Waiting” (Richard Marx), “ Venus” (Bananarama), “ I Can’t Hold Back” (Survivor), “ Never Surrender” (Corey Hart), “ Do The Walls Come Down” (Carly Simon), “ Fly By Night” (Rush), “ Hold On to Your Dream (Rick Springfield), “ Overkill” (Men at Work), “ Renegade” (Styx), and more!
Based on the Oscar-winning film, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is the timeless love story that celebrates triumph over adversity.
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