Here & Now Retrospective (with Shaun Kitchener, Finty Williams, Lara Denning and more)
Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps PodcastShow Notes
After an incredible UK and Ireland tour, Here & Now - The Steps Musical has come to an end (hopefully not for the last time) and we're celebrating the remarkable journey of a show that exceeded every expectation.
In this special retrospective episode, we look back at the creation, success and legacy of the musical, from its earliest beginnings to a UK tour that won over audiences and critics alike, earning a WhatsOnStage Award nomination for Best New Musical.
We're joined by some very special guests who helped bring the show to life, with exclusive voice notes and messages from Shaun Kitchener, Finty Williams, Lara Denning, Lauren Woolf, Ben Darcy, Alex Christian, Genevieve Taylor and Markus Södergren. We also hear from Steps fans David and Nicola, who share their own memories and reflections on what the show meant to them.
Together, we celebrate the cast, creatives, crew and fans who made Here & Now such a special chapter in Steps history. Whether you saw the show once, followed the tour around the country, or simply loved hearing Steps music on stage, this is our love letter to a musical that will never be forgotten.
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More from Glitter & Gold: The Original Steps Podcast
It is both a delight and a privilege to welcome Stuart Hayes as our very special guest on Glitter & Gold, as we continue our celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Steps’ Gold: Greatest Hits era.
In Part 2 of our Gold 25th anniversary celebrations, we dive into the release of the album 'Gold' and the single 'Words Are Not Enough'. Little did we know this would end up being the groups last official single release for 11 years. We also chat to film maker Aron Baxter who directed the music video for 'Words Are Not Enough', bringing Steps to life in animated form.
Clip taken from the original episode 'Tony Moran Interview - The Story Behind The Steps 'One For Sorrow' Remix' in April 2025. Catch up on the full episode now via your podcast feed.
We’re kicking off our Gold 25 celebrations with a special series of episodes marking 25 years of one of Steps’ most iconic eras and we’re starting with the song that launched it all, ‘Chain Reaction’.
We're counting down our individual Top 5 Steps music videos of all time. From iconic choreography and unforgettable fashion to childhood nostalgia and emotional connections, we reveal the videos that have had the biggest impact on each of us.