From tongue-in-cheek comedies and broadway hits to all-time classic shows and new theatrical smashes, Sunderland Empire has some incredible musicals lined up in the coming months!
The Osmonds – A New Musical
13 – 17 September
They’re one of music’s most iconic family units, with millions upon millions of records sold. And now you can, for the first time, see a sensational new musical celebrating the illustrious career of The Osmonds! This huge musical tells the official story from Jay Osmond about the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade. Expect to hear chart topping anthems like Love Me For A Reason, Crazy Horses, Let Me In, Puppy Love, One Bad Apple and many more!
The Book of Mormon
18 – 29 October
The Book of Mormon is headed to Sunderland Empire and this outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Avenue Q, and Frozen is certain to blow your socks off. This musical phenomenon follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Now with sold-out productions in London and on Broadway, The Book of Mormon has become a global sensation – and it’s heading to Sunderland this October. A musical must!
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Les Misérables
1 – 19 November
Vive la Revolution! Tickets are already flying out for Les Misérables in November, as the global musical phenomenon arrives in the city for a scintillating run at Sunderland Empire. After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s critically acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s classic musical heads to Wearside with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. Including iconic tracks such as I Dreamed a Dream, Bring Him Home, and Master Of The House, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the most popular musicals around and promises to be one of the hottest events in the city this year…
White Christmas
28th November – 3rd December
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us once again! Kicking off the festive season in style at Sunderland Empire, White Christmas is the perfect way to give yourself that warm Christmassy feeling. Join veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as fuelled by love, the all singing, all dancing duo follow the stunning Haynes Sisters, Betty & Judy to a Vermont lodge for a special Christmas show! A tale of love and friendship, White Christmas features the dazzling songs Blue Skies, Sisters, Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep, The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing, I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm and the most famous festive song of all, White Christmas. Get your tickets now for this timeless romantic comedy that warms the hearts of all ages.
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