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Celebrating 35 Years Of Phantom Of The Opera

20211226

In this two-hour documentary, star of stage and screen Luke Evans celebrates 35 years of the hit musical Phantom of the Opera. He looks back at the original production with its epic songs, theatrical effects, set and costume design, choreography and captivatingly complicated storyline. The programme features interviews with some of the key cast and crew who ensured the musical kept bringing back audiences time and time again.

Following an upheaval that no-one could have predicted, listeners will hear from the current company and discover how Phantom returned with a vengeance following the Covid lockdown. Listeners will join them at the show's 35th anniversary performance at its home in Her Majesty's Theatre, London, and discover how Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber led the way in the early days by joining forces, and how their paths still cross 35 years into possibly the most iconic musical ever.

Star of stage and screen Luke Evans celebrates 35 years of Phantom of the Opera.

Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.

Elaine Paige's Phantom At 35 Celebration

20211010

20211226 (R2)

Another chance to hear Elaine's celebration of 35 years of The Phantom of The Opera, first broadcast in October 2021.

Elaine commemorates the 35th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera with your memories of seeing it all over the world.

From his hideout underneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae... it's a story which has enthralled musical theatre lovers for 35 years... and Elaine commemorates Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe's The Phantom of the Opera, on its 35th anniversary.

There's Phantom Mishaps, Phantom love stories, and your memories of seeing the show all around the world. Plus a selection of starry Phantom recollections from performers who have played principal roles in the production since it first opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in October 1986.

Another chance to hear Elaine commemorate the 35th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera

Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.

Musicals: The Greatest Show - With Sheridan Smith

20210131

20211226 (R2)

Recorded at the London Palladium with the BBC Concert Orchestra and hosted by multi award-winner Sheridan Smith, BBC Radio 2 invites you to a very night at the musicals. Featuring a glittering cast of UK and international stars performing the biggest songs from the shows.

Hits from classic shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, MAMMA MIA!, Dreamgirls and Wicked are joined by songs from newer productions, including Hamilton, SIX and Dear Evan Hansen. Amanda Holden joins Sheridan for a spine-tingling duet from Chess; Michael Ball belts out Hairspray's You Can't Stop the Beat' and there's even a sneak-peek at a beautiful new track from Andrew Lloyd-Webber's next big show, Cinderella.

And exclusively for BBC Radio 2 listeners the programme features performances from multi-platinum selling artist Josh Groban and Olivier and Tony award-winning Lea Salonga.

Plus, Idina Menzel chats to legendary leading lady, Elaine Paige.

`Musicals: The Greatest Show` is the centrepiece of 'Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals' - three days of programmes featuring the music of stage and screen for people to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes.

A TBI Media production for Radio 2 and BBC One.

Sheridan Smith presents an evening of musicals back on stage at the London Palladium

Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.

Musicals: The Greatest Show - With Sheridan Smith

20210131

20211226 (R2)

Hits from classic shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, MAMMA MIA!, Dreamgirls and Wicked are joined by songs from newer productions, including Hamilton, SIX and Dear Evan Hansen. Amanda Holden joins Sheridan for a spine-tingling duet from Chess; Michael Ball belts out Hairspray's ‘You Can't Stop the Beat' and there's even a sneak-peek at a beautiful new track from Andrew Lloyd-Webber's next big show, Cinderella.

And exclusively for BBC Radio 2 listeners the programme features performances from multi-platinum selling artist Josh Groban and Olivier and Tony award-winning Lea Salonga.

Plus, Idina Menzel chats to legendary leading lady, Elaine Paige.

“Musicals: The Greatest Show ? is the centrepiece of 'Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals' - three days of programmes featuring the music of stage and screen for people to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes.

A TBI Media production for Radio 2 and BBC One.

Sheridan Smith presents an evening of musicals back on stage at the London Palladium

Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.

Elaine Paige Counts Down The All-time Greatest Songs From A Musical

20210131

20220123 (R2)

As part of 'Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals' Elaine counts down the top 20 all-time greatest songs from a musical, as voted for by the Radio 2 listeners. Expect to hear some of the most loved songs from the last 100 years of musical theatre, ranging from heart-wrenching ballads and classic torch songs to flamboyant dance favourites and show-stopping chorus numbers. We'll hear from some of the composers and lyricists behind the songs, and from some of the performers who brought them to life on stage and screen. You voted, we counted them, and now its time to reveal Radio 2's greatest show song of all time!

~Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals - The Listeners' top 20 greatest show songs

Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
	Celebrating 35 Years Of Phantom Of The Opera	20211226		In this two-hour documentary, star of stage and screen Luke Evans celebrates 35 years of the hit musical Phantom of the Opera. He looks back at the original production with its epic songs, theatrical effects, set and costume design, choreography and captivatingly complicated storyline. The programme features interviews with some of the key cast and crew who ensured the musical kept bringing back audiences time and time again. Following an upheaval that no-one could have predicted, listeners will hear from the current company and discover how Phantom returned with a vengeance following the Covid lockdown. Listeners will join them at the show's 35th anniversary performance at its home in Her Majesty's Theatre, London, and discover how Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber led the way in the early days by joining forces, and how their paths still cross 35 years into possibly the most iconic musical ever. Star of stage and screen Luke Evans celebrates 35 years of Phantom of the Opera. Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.
	Elaine Paige's Phantom At 35 Celebration	20211010	20211226 (R2)	Another chance to hear Elaine's celebration of 35 years of The Phantom of The Opera, first broadcast in October 2021. Elaine commemorates the 35th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera with your memories of seeing it all over the world. From his hideout underneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae... it's a story which has enthralled musical theatre lovers for 35 years... and Elaine commemorates Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe's The Phantom of the Opera, on its 35th anniversary. There's Phantom Mishaps, Phantom love stories, and your memories of seeing the show all around the world. Plus a selection of starry Phantom recollections from performers who have played principal roles in the production since it first opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in October 1986. Another chance to hear Elaine commemorate the 35th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.
	Musicals: The Greatest Show - With Sheridan Smith	20210131	20211226 (R2)	Recorded at the London Palladium with the BBC Concert Orchestra and hosted by multi award-winner Sheridan Smith, BBC Radio 2 invites you to a very night at the musicals. Featuring a glittering cast of UK and international stars performing the biggest songs from the shows. Hits from classic shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, MAMMA MIA!, Dreamgirls and Wicked are joined by songs from newer productions, including Hamilton, SIX and Dear Evan Hansen. Amanda Holden joins Sheridan for a spine-tingling duet from Chess; Michael Ball belts out Hairspray's You Can't Stop the Beat' and there's even a sneak-peek at a beautiful new track from Andrew Lloyd-Webber's next big show, Cinderella. And exclusively for BBC Radio 2 listeners the programme features performances from multi-platinum selling artist Josh Groban and Olivier and Tony award-winning Lea Salonga. Plus, Idina Menzel chats to legendary leading lady, Elaine Paige. `Musicals: The Greatest Show` is the centrepiece of 'Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals' - three days of programmes featuring the music of stage and screen for people to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes. A TBI Media production for Radio 2 and BBC One. Sheridan Smith presents an evening of musicals back on stage at the London Palladium Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.
	Musicals: The Greatest Show - With Sheridan Smith	20210131	20211226 (R2)	Recorded at the London Palladium with the BBC Concert Orchestra and hosted by multi award-winner Sheridan Smith, BBC Radio 2 invites you to a very night at the musicals. Featuring a glittering cast of UK and international stars performing the biggest songs from the shows. Hits from classic shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, MAMMA MIA!, Dreamgirls and Wicked are joined by songs from newer productions, including Hamilton, SIX and Dear Evan Hansen. Amanda Holden joins Sheridan for a spine-tingling duet from Chess; Michael Ball belts out Hairspray's ‘You Can't Stop the Beat' and there's even a sneak-peek at a beautiful new track from Andrew Lloyd-Webber's next big show, Cinderella. And exclusively for BBC Radio 2 listeners the programme features performances from multi-platinum selling artist Josh Groban and Olivier and Tony award-winning Lea Salonga. Plus, Idina Menzel chats to legendary leading lady, Elaine Paige. “Musicals: The Greatest Show ? is the centrepiece of 'Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals' - three days of programmes featuring the music of stage and screen for people to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes. A TBI Media production for Radio 2 and BBC One. Sheridan Smith presents an evening of musicals back on stage at the London Palladium Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.
01	Elaine Paige Counts Down The All-time Greatest Songs From A Musical	20210131	20220123 (R2)	As part of 'Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals' Elaine counts down the top 20 all-time greatest songs from a musical, as voted for by the Radio 2 listeners. Expect to hear some of the most loved songs from the last 100 years of musical theatre, ranging from heart-wrenching ballads and classic torch songs to flamboyant dance favourites and show-stopping chorus numbers. We'll hear from some of the composers and lyricists behind the songs, and from some of the performers who brought them to life on stage and screen. You voted, we counted them, and now its time to reveal Radio 2's greatest show song of all time! ~Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals - The Listeners' top 20 greatest show songs Counting down the greatest ever songs from musicals and celebrating the Phantom at 35.