Forgotten Noughties pop star makes huge comeback – but it’s not on the charts
A FORGOTTEN noughties pop star is gearing up to make a major music comeback but not on the albums charts.
The Scottish singer will be taking her musical excellence in a new direction by creating the score for a brand new West End musical.
KT Tunstall, 49, has been handpicked to curate the music for the new stage show based on the iconic 1995 comedy film.
The Suddenly I See singer has developed the original music to accompany the upcoming run of performances.
She has been paired up with Grammy Award winner Glenn Slater who has written the lyrics to accompany the music.
Glenn has extensive experience in musical theatre having written for both The Little Mermaid and Sister Act.
Teasing what attendees of the play could expect from the music, a synopsis read: “Together they bring a modern, musical vibe to the score blending the spirit of the 90s with a fresh contemporary sound.”
Clueless will be arriving on the West End stage in February and is currently scheduled to run until June of this year.
Actors Emma Flynn and Keelan McAuley will lead the extensive cast in the iconic roles of Cher and Josh.
A synopsis for the musical reads: “Cher Horowitz is the most popular student at Beverly Hills High, renowned for her unique talent at finding love for others.
“She’s about to embark on her biggest project yet – making
over her awkward new friend, Tai, and setting her up with the most handsome boy in school.
“But what happens to Cher when, for the first time, everything is not perfect?
“This fresh musical comedy is fun, fashionable, and, like, so way cool.”
KT’s POPSTAR PAST
Before her switch to the theatre, KT was one of the 2000s leading singers.
She released her first album, Eye to the Telescope, in 2004 and reached number three on the UK Albums Charts.
Her biggest hit single was 2005’s Suddenly I See which peaked at number 12 on the Singles Charts.
Her last top 40 hit was 15 years ago when she reached number 39 with the song, “(Still a) Weirdo.”