The electrifying new musical ROCK & ROLL MAN will open at Salisbury Playhouse in February 2026, launching a UK tour that includes stops at Theatre Royal Windsor, The Arts Theatre Cambridge, and Lighthouse Poole.
ROCK & ROLL MAN tells the story of Alan Freed, the Cleveland DJ who coined the term “Rock & Roll” and helped shape the future of music. Freed’s influence extended beyond the airwaves—he integrated audiences and artists, broke cultural barriers, and became a symbol of youthful rebellion.
Written by Gary Kupper, Larry Marshak, and Rose Caiola, and directed by Tony Award nominee Randal Myler, the musical features original songs alongside legendary hits from Little Richard, Chuck Berry, LaVern Baker, Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Drifters, The Coasters, and The Platters.
Audiences can expect to hear genre-defining classics including “Tutti Frutti,” “Maybellene,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Yakety Yak,” and “Why Do Fools Fall in Love.”
The production features a cast of multi-talented actors and actor-musicians, supported by a live onstage band. The bold, contemporary design is by Morgan Large, whose recent credits include Sister Act, Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and Newsies.
ROCK & ROLL MAN is produced by Wiltshire Creative, Rose Caiola for Caiola Productions, and Julian Bird for Green Room Ents.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
