Directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, this 2018 version of the production stars runner up off BBC’s talent show ‘Any dream will do’ Keith Jack as Nick Piazza, soul-singing legend and star of ‘EastEnders’ Mica Paris as Miss Sherman and ‘Hollyoaks’ star and familiar face of reality TV, Jorgie Porter as Iris Kelly. Standout songs include “Can’t Keep It Down”, “There She Goes/Fame!” and “Bring On Tomorrow”. The Shows Must Go On – Past Productions Presented Fame the musicalĪvailable to stream from 7.00pm on Friday 25 September for a limited 48-hour period – no charge or sign-up required.īased on the 1980 film, FAME follows the lives of students at a New York school of performing arts. Until then, this streamed event will be a welcome addition to all fans of Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of The Worlds whilst bringing the production to a new audience. ĭue to the ongoing pandemic, the 2021 arena tour was postponed and will now tour from March 2022.
This award-winning arena production was filmed live at London’s O2 Arena with 23 cameras for spectacular visual coverage.
In 2012 The New Generation DVD was released with new technology and effects plus an all-star cast featuring: Liam Neeson seen in advanced 3D holography – recording, stage and screen star Jason Donovan, Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson, Wet Wet Wet’s Marti Pellow, Jettblack’s Will Stapleton, Wicked’s Kerry Ellis, and the 9-piece Black Smoke Band, the symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings conducted by Jeff Wayne – plus the incredible 3-tonne 35-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real Heat-Ray flames over the audience. Today, it remains one of the most trailblazing live shows of all time, soon to mark 16 years of extraordinary live tours. In 2006 Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The World took to the stage for the first time with audiences and critics praising its innovative use of music, technology, live performance and special effects. In 1978 Jeff Wayne composed and produced one of the most ground-breaking and bestselling musical works of all time with over 16 million albums sold to date. JEFF WAYNE’S MUSICAL VERSION OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: ALIVE ON STAGEĪvailable to stream from 7.00pm on Friday 16 October for a limited 48-hour period at no charge or sign-up required. Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds Also filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, Alfie Boe Live – The Bring Him Home Tour features songs from shows including West Side Story, Moulin Rouge and Les Misérables and with special guests Matt Lucas, Melanie C and Tom Fletcher. Alfie Boe and ‘Miserable” cast mate Matt LucasĪlfie Boe’s illustrious career has included conquering the world’s most prestigious opera stages, leading the cast of Les Misérables for nearly a year, and stealing the show at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. Alfie Boe has been postponed for the moment.
Theatre fans will be able to access the show from 7.00pm this Friday 9 th October, totally free of charge, however in the UK the show will only be available via the channel for 24hrs (so a Friday night viewing/Saturday matinee is advised!).įollowing in the schedule is Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds. You can watch the behind the scenes documentary here. The show features Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine. PLEASE NOTE: This is the staged concert version not the physical stage show. This Friday 9 October, The Shows Must Go YouTube Channel presents by popular demand and to celebrate the first-ever performance of The Phantom Of The Opera on 9 October 1986 in London, the chandelier rises again with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera 25th Anniversary concert version filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall. The Shows Must Go On You Tube channel celebrates the Phantom Of The Opera’s birthday with a by popular demand streaming.