Richard Loring and Bryan Schimmel have announced the cast of rising stars and established talents who will be taking to the stage in their upcoming theatrical musical show entitled “Knights of Music”, opening at The Lyric Theatre on 14th October, 2009.

Knights of Music is a tribute to the legendary knights of the 21st Century who transformed the face of musical theatre - Sir Cameron Macintosh, Sir Tim Rice, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Brian May.

The show will feature memorable and sensational Broadway and West End songs such as I Dreamed a Dream (Les Miserables); I am the Starlight (Starlight Express); Who Wants to Live Forever (We Will Rock You); One Night In Bangkok (Chess); and many more.

The cast and band features a long list of performers that have starred in major musical productions in South Africa and the rest of the word, including: Carly Graeme, Thokozani Nzima, Tracey-Lee Oliver, Shaun V, Ruth Brown ,Kyle Matthews, Rowan Bakker and the band consisting of Ryno Zeelie, Theo van Rensburg, Etienne Oosthuysen, Llewellyn John and John Manamela.

Knights of Music articles: • Interview with Ruth Brown • The cast announcement on various websites   whatsonsa   artzone   myfourways writingstudio     Knights of Music reviews: • Artlink review 1 • Artlink review 2 • Citizen City Vibe review • Business Day review • Star Tonight review • Sunday Times • Sunday Independent • Beeld Plus