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Charlie Summers, ex-Kiwi Broadway director, is forced by circumstance to return to his home town of Tauranga, where his mum makes him join her amateur theatre society.
“Never be upstaged.”
Harry McNaughton
Charlie Summers
Rebecca Gibney
Gaye Summers
Jessie Lawrence
Jacqui James
Peter Hambleton
Adrian Templeton
Joel Granger
Adam Whitford
Maaka Pohatu
Mikaere Dean
Marshayla Christie
Gloria
2025
After a setback on Broadway, director Charlie Summers returns to his hometown, where he reluctantly joins the amateur musical theatre society led by his devoted mother.
Charlie's desperation to get back to the US sees him drawn into Pizazz's rehearsals, clashing with Adrian over composer Gloria's vision for the musical.
Charlie champions Gloria's musical vision against Adrian's resistance, unintentionally encouraging the ensemble to look to Charlie as their new director.
Under Charlie's direction, rehearsals flourish, Mia shines, Gloria and Connor grow closer, and Jacqui's jealousy stirs conflict.
Charlie's impulsive vision disrupts Nicky's schedule, tensions flare at Pizazz, leading to a frustrated Charlie showing his true feelings.
Opening night dazzles the audience, but simmering resentment could undo all Charlie's hard work.
