It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman

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"It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman" is a musical comedy based on the DC Comics character Superman, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams, and book by David Newman and Robert Benton. The show follows the adventures of Clark Kent/Superman as he battles the villainous Dr. Sedgwick and attempts to win the heart of reporter Lois Lane.

The musical opens with Superman's first public appearance in Metropolis, where he saves a group of reporters, including Lois Lane, from a falling building. Lois is immediately smitten with the superhero, but Clark Kent, who works alongside her at the Daily Planet, remains unnoticed. Meanwhile, Dr. Sedgwick, a scientist with a grudge against Superman, develops a plan to destroy the hero using a synthesized form of kryptonite.

As Superman continues to save the citizens of Metropolis, he becomes aware of Dr. Sedgwick's plot and works to foil his evil plan. Along the way, Superman and Lois begin to fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by Clark Kent's attempts to win her over as well. In the end, Superman defeats Dr. Sedgwick and saves the city, but he must choose between his dual identities as Clark Kent and Superman.

The show is known for its lively musical numbers, including "We Need Him", "You've Got Possibilities", and "Pow! Bam! Zonk!", and for its campy humor and colorful costumes. Despite its initial success, the show only ran for 129 performances on Broadway and has since become a cult favorite among fans of the Superman franchise.