It’s as Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman! That's one of the opening lines from the original TV and radio shows - and it’s also the title of the musical that first appeared on Broadway in the ‘60s.
For the first time, it’s appearing on stage in Huntington, as First Stage Theatre Company presents the show.
Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be doing interviews with some of the cast members of that musical - and let’s start with Superman himself, played by Drew Edwards, a high school senior who has grown up on local stages.
Q: Everyone knows Superman - but what's the basic story of the musical?
Drew: So basically Dr. Sedgewick (the bad guy) wants to kill Superman because he's mad at the world. Max Mencken wants Superman gone so his stories will be on the front page and so Lois Lane will pay attention to him. Superman then has to sort this big mess out while still keeping his identity! Obviously there is more but I can't give it all away!
Q: Tell us about the character you play.
Drew: I play Clark Kent / Superman and I think everyone knows about him! Clark is a quiet but nice guy. He'll never say no and will always be there to help someone out, which kind of makes him a bit of a pushover. All he wants is Lois Lane to acknowledge his existence but all she wants is Superman. Which brings me to Superman! He's the Man of Steel, what else is there to say? He helps the citizens of Metropolis with anything they could need and they love him for that!
Q: What's your favorite song in the show?
Drew:: My favorite song of the show would have to be "You've Got What I Need" even though I don't sing it.
Q: What's your background in theatre?
Drew: I have been performing with First Stage Theatre since 2007 and have been in a least one show every year. I also take vocal lessons from Roger Lucas in Charleston.
Q: You get to fly in the show - is it as much fun as it looks?
Drew: It is a lot of fun but it also is a lot of work. It's difficult to keep control of your body and you have to flex the entire time you are up there. It also is not the most comfortable thing in the world!
Q: Why would you recommend this show to our readers?
Drew: I would recommend this show because it has something for everyone. It has Superman, who catches the bad guys for the younger audience, but then it also has a love triangle to pull in the older viewers. There is something that everyone can relate to!
Q: Tell us the dates, times and place for the show.
Drew: It’s as Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman runs the second two weekends of October and it is performed at (the new) Huntington High School. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and the Sunday performances are at 2 p.m.
Thanks, Drew!
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