I Ought to Be So Fortunate is a brand new jukebox musical centered across the music of Inventory Aitken Waterman, the trio of British songwriters and producers that dominated the UK charts (and past) within the ’80s and early ’90s. The musical could have its world premiere later this yr when it heads out on a UK tour that begins within the fall.

It’s simply been revealed that Kylie Minogue — whose SAW observe “I Ought to Be So Fortunate” lends the musical its identify — could have a task within the manufacturing. Per The Guardian, Minogue — who’s at present having a “Padam Padam” summer season — will “digitally seem” within the present as “specifically created character distinctive to the musical.”

The musical will embody “I Ought to Be So Fortunate,” Rick Astley’s “By no means Gonna Give You Up,” Jason Donovan’s “Particularly For You,” Bananarama’s “Love In The FIrst Diploma,” and extra — for a complete of 25 numbers included into an unique storyline.

“We’ve got been approached many instances through the years to authorise a musical utilizing the songs from the Inventory Aitken Waterman catalogue and have at all times resisted, till now!” the trio’s Mike Inventory stated in a press release. “What Debbie, Jason and the workforce behind the present have created is a very unique and shamelessly gratifying rollercoaster trip by our hits.” The musical was spearheaded by Debbie Isitt and choreographed by Jason Gilkison.

“I’m thrilled to announce that I might be becoming a member of Inventory Aitken Waterman in presenting the brand new musical, I Ought to Be So Fortunate,” Minogue stated in her personal assertion. “It’s the music that impressed a technology (plus my first 5 albums!) so to have all of the SAW hits on this unique story will make for a compelling, humorous and heartfelt present. Let’s benefit from the magic another time!”

Right here’s a trailer for the musical:

Take a look at our The Quantity Ones entries on some Inventory Aitken Waterman tracks that made it to the highest of the chart within the US: Rick Astley’s “By no means Gonna Give You Up” and “Collectively Endlessly” and Bananarama’s SAW-produced cowl of “Venus.”