Experience world’s greatest stage musicals at local cinemas

A nationwide season of The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals in Cinema includes three Central Coast venues – Event Tuggerah, Hoyts Erina and Avoca Beach Theatre.

Whether a seasoned theatregoer or looking to enjoy a show with incredible music, drama and performance, The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals in Cinema has something for everyone, all in HD on the big screen with epic state-of-the-art sound.

The program includes three iconic theatre performances – the 25th anniversary show of the acclaimed Miss Saigon from London’s Prince Edward Theatre; the 25th anniversary spectacular of the worldwide phenomenon The Phantom of the Opera from the Royal Albert Hall; and from New York’s Broadway the Girl from The North Country, the lauded musical that marries the music of Bob Dylan with a compelling and raw human story.

In the New Year, a further three seminal productions hit the big screen; Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, the incredible live arena production of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Tim Minchin and Mel C, and the 20th anniversary celebration of one the most beloved musicals, Billy Elliot The Musical Live.

All screenings will be on a limited basis.

Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary Show showcases from September 19 with a spectacular, sell-out 25th anniversary gala performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga.

The epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall will screen from October 31.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon, staged in 145 cities across 27 countries and its box office sales eclipse Avatar, Titanic and Star Wars.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary year, Cameron Mackintosh presented The Phantom of the Opera in a fully staged, lavish production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall.

Phantom Of the Opera at The Royal Albert Hall stars Ramin Karimloo as The Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine.

They are joined by a supporting cast and orchestra of more than 200, plus some very special guest appearances.

Girl From The North Country hits the screens from December 5.

Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country re-imagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including Forever Young, All Along The Watchtower, Hurricane and Like A Rolling Stone.

It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota where a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope.

Next year’s program includes Andrew Lloyd Webber’s – Love Never Dies from January 30, Jesus Christ Superstar Live Arena Tour from March 6 and Billy Elliot The Musical Live (20th Anniversary celebration) from April 3.

For screening times and dates, check the websites of Avoca Beach Theatre, Hoyts Erina and Event Cinemas Tuggerah.