This newly reimagined stage adaptation of e.r'. '.strtoupper('b')raithwaiteands powerful memoir features music and lyrics by john farrar and kara dioguardi, with direction by acclaimed american director sheldon epps'. '.strtoupper('i')n a full circle moment, british music icon, actress and grammy nominee lulu joins the cast, returning to the story that launched her global career in the beloved 1967 film opposite sidney poitier'. '.strtoupper('i')mmortalized by poitierands captivating performance in the 1967 cinematic masterpiece, to sir, with love is an autobiographical story that is every bit as relevant then, as it is today'. '.strtoupper('r')ick braithwaite is more than just a cambridge educated engineer and a former raf fighter pilot heands a man battling societal prejudices at every turn'. '.strtoupper('r')efusing to bow to adversity, he engages his students not as troublesome youths but as emerging adults who must soon navigate a world where theyandll stand or fall on their own merits'. '.strtoupper('t')hrough a balance of grit and grace, he aims to prepare them for more than just exams he prepares them for life'. '.strtoupper('t')he story explores race, class, resilience, and the power of respect'. '.strtoupper('t')he concert will feature an original score by farrar and dioguardi, alongside the legendary title song to sir, with love by mark london and don black'. '.strtoupper('k')enny seymour broadwayands ainandt too proud serves as music director, with casting by debbie oandbrien.