A new in-development musical looks to bring an original story to the song catalogue of British synth-pop band Erasure (comprising Vince Clarke and Andy Bell). Oh l'amour - The Erasure Musical will feature a book by Paul Lavoie and some of the duo's chart-topping songs, including "A Little Respect," "Always," "Chains of Love," and "Oh l'amour."

The story will follow a college student who finds himself in the chaos of 1987 San Francisco, beginning a journey of self-discovery and survival against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic.

Tanninger Entertainment is producing the project, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing. Nick Demos is serving as creative consultant. A developmental workshop is planned for December at the University of Oklahoma. The creative team includes director-writer Hunter Bird (Masquerade) and music supervisior Dominic Fallacaro (& Juliet).

"I have been staggered by Paul Lavoie’s tenacity, force of will, and dogged determination, which is exactly what a production of this caliber requires, and I am thrilled that Tanninger Entertainment has had the foresight and courage to invest in his vision," says Bell in a statement. "This is not a jukebox musical. The way the story intertwines with such sensitivity and power is like experiencing a living tapestry of song, sound, and vision, and I cannot wait to see it on stage. I am thrilled to be working with Tanninger Entertainment on Oh l'amour - The Erasure Musical, and I'm very much looking forward to working with them to bring the show to the stage.”

Tanninger Entertainment is led by Jay Leland Krottinger, Ryan Jude Tanner, and Patricia G. Chernicky. Visit TanningerEntertainment.com.