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Star cast Cheryl Baker and Heidi Range headed to The Lowry to showcase songs from the show ahead of the shows in June
It was milkshakes all round as the stars of a new musical version of hit US TV show Happy Days headed to The Lowry theatre.
Forty years since the TV show was first broadcast, the new musical is aiming to delight a whole new audience with the tales of the 1950s Cunningham family and their pals who meet at Arnold's Diner.
Star cast Cheryl Baker and Heidi Range headed to The Lowry to showcase songs from the show and launch it to audiences here ahead of the tour heading back to the theatre in Salford in June.
Former Sugababes star Heidi plays Pinky, the love interest of legendary character Arthur 'Fonzi' Fonzarelli, in the show and belted out her big show tune Legend in Leather yesterday. And she looked to have been inspired by the tune in her choice of outfit, with a leather-look skirt and retro blouse.
She says she's particularly excited to be coming to The Lowry with the show - as she missed out on making her theatrical debut on the very same stage some 13 years ago - when she instead joined the Sugababes.
She said: "I had been due to star in Sleeping Beauty in The Lowry, my picture was on the posters and everything, but then I got the job in Sugababes just before I was due to play it. So it will be nice to finally perform here after all those years."
Meanwhile 80s star Cheryl reveals there's even a Bucks Fizz inspired moment during the show - which you won't be surprised to hear has something to do with velcro and a skirt!
Cheryl is loving being a part of the new show as Mrs Cunningham, and says she has a raft of glamorous dresses to wear.
She said: "My costumes are amazing, the style of dresses makes your waist look so small - we should all wear these dresses girls, I'm telling you!"
Guests at the launch bash got to slurp chocolate and banana milkshakes while there were special 'Fonzarelli' burgers, hot dogs and chips to fit with the American diner theme.
Alas, Fonzi was not with the gang at the launch yesterday, as actor Ben Freeman who is taking on the iconic role was unable to attend. Happy Days the Musical will play at The Lowry from June 23 - 28.
