Peggy Sue Got Married

About the show

Peggy Sue Got Married is a 2001 musical adapted from the 1986 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The musical shares the same storyline as the movie, following a 42-year-old woman as she travels back in time to relive certain high school experiences. The book was written by Arlene Sarner and Jerry Leichtling, with music composed by Bob Gaudio, and lyrics by Jerry Leichtling. The musical opened in the West End theatres of London in August 2001, with Ruthie Henshall starring as Peggy Sue; other actors included Tim Howar, Gavin Lee, and Andrew Kennedy. Ruthie Henshall received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical in the role of Peggy Sue. The production runs for two hours and thirty minutes, with one intermission.