You can watch the 'World's Greatest Stage Musicals' from the comfort of the cinema this Spring

People across Blackpool and beyond will be able to enjoy some of the best musical theatre productions ever made from the comfort of their local cinema this Spring.

'The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals' in cinemas returns to over 500 UK and Irish cinemas from February to May this year, including at The Backlot Cinema.

One of the world’s most popular musicals, Les Misérables continues to capture the hearts of audiences across the globe. Audiences will be able to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this incredible show by watching the 2019 sell-out staged concert version, featuring Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Carrie Hope Fletcher.

The second musical to be shown is ‘Jesus Christ Superstar: Live Arena Tour (2012)’ on Sunday 2nd March and Tuesday 4th March. Written and composed by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, this rock opera includes the hit songs I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Heaven on Their Minds and Superstar.

‘A Night With Janis Joplin: The Musical (2024)’ is an extraordinary musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. Audiences can see this production, filmed at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre, on Thursday 13th March and Sunday 16th March.

‘Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (2014)’ comes to cinemas on Sunday 30th March and Wednesday 2nd April. This coming-of-age musical, featuring music from Elton John, features the story of a British boy who begins taking ballet lessons, set against the backdrop of the 1984/85 miners’ strike.

The final musical in the Spring season is ‘Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical (2022)’, which comes to cinemas on Thursday 1st May and Sunday 4th May. This award-winning production tells the unbelievable true story of America’s most infamous couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.

Screenings, tickets and further information can be found at www.bigscreenmusicals.com/tickets/