Musicals: The Greatest Show (2021)

8.8/10 • 80 min • Music

Overview

Recorded at the London Palladium and hosted by Sheridan Smith, this joyous celebration of musical theatre is packed with showstoppers from the West End’s biggest productions, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and guests including Elaine Paige, Michael Ball, Amanda Holden, Nicole Scherzinger, Josh Groban and Lea Salonga. Idina Menzel and Elaine Paige reveal the Top 10 songs from musicals, as voted for by BBC Radio 2 listeners, and there’s even a special performance from Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s next big show, Cinderella.

Cast

Sheridan Smith

Elaine Paige

Michael Ball

Amanda Holden

Nicole Scherzinger

Lea Salonga

Idina Menzel

Ramin Karimloo

Kerry Ellis

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