August 19, 2008: Songwriter Mark Archer]] is creating a musical based on soccer star David Beckham's life titled David Beckham - The Theatre of Dreams. Archer stated that Beckham's "rise from obscurity to international stardom, his universally acknowledged gifts as a supreme sportsman, and his Hollywood lifestyle all have the elements of an aspirational fable."PerezHilton: Semi-Naked Boys Singing! (August 19, 2008)
Mark Archer Quotes
"Beckham's story is a modern-day fairytale of heroes, villains, love, Manchester United and what it means to lead your country. His rise from obscurity to international stardom, his universally acknowledged gifts as a supreme sportsman, and his Hollywood lifestyle all have the elements of an aspirational fable."Telegraph: David Beckham musical (August 19, 2008)
"With football and celebrity now firmly established as new secular Western religions, The Theatre of Dreams is set within a cheering football stadium — the modern-day church. The music is powerful, gospel-like rock to establish clearly football and Manchester United as a religion."Telegraph: David Beckham musical (August 19, 2008)
"With half the world supporting United and the rest worshipping Beckham, a musical about the iconic life of the Beckham's would be certain to attract huge attention."Telegraph: David Beckham musical (August 19, 2008)
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Archer stated that Beckham's wife, Victoria Beckham, would appear in the musicalPeople: David Beckham: The Musical (August 19, 2008)
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Archer stated that the musical would feature "powerful, gospel-like rock"People: David Beckham: The Musical (August 19, 2008)
