Daniel Mays makes a special appearance in the Big Night of Musicals by the National Lottery airing Saturday 22 March at 18:50.
Jason Manford returns to host a spectacular celebration of musical theatre, with show-stopping performances and special guests, including Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace and Billy Porter.
Filmed in front of an audience of 12,000 at Manchester’s AO Arena, ten of the UK’s best West End and touring productions perform much-loved songs and exciting previews.
Daniel Mays joins Jason for a special musical number (spoiler – it’s “A Musical” from Something Rotten), Marisha Wallace takes to the stage to perform Maybe This Time from Cabaret, and Layton Williams stars in hilarious new comedy Titanique.
Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir take on a musical theatre classic with Michael Ball, and another unique moment sees musical theatre stars of the future unite for a special performance from Billy Elliot.
Musical theatre favourites Billy Porter, Ruthie Henshall and Faye Tozer make guest appearances, and Carrie Hope Fletcher takes us to the Wild West with Calamity Jane.
Other highlights include sensational numbers from the casts of Chicago, Mary Poppins and Mean Girls, and a UK TV first from Disney’s Hercules.
Also featured are incredible performances from Here and Now: the Steps Musical, Jim Steinberg’s Bat Out of Hell and Dear Evan Hansen.
The show also takes audiences behind the curtain to follow Strictly’s Johannes Radebe’s musical theatre debut in Kinky Boots and offers a preview of the exciting shows set to hit the theatres this year.
The show will be available on BBC iPlayer if you miss the broadcast.
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