| Main Performers | Kerry Ellis,
Marisha Wallace,
Ben Forster,
Bradley Jaden - vocals |
| Orchestra or Band | Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) |
| Set List | 'Shche ne Vmerle Ukraina' (Ukranian National Anthem) (RPO) |
| Performance Notes | Show-stopping hits from the finest musicals on Broadway!
The Best of Broadway is back join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a spectacular line-up of West End stars for this dazzling evening of glitz and glamour, all within the stunning surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.
The show will feature vocalists Kerry Ellis (Wicked), Marisha Wallace (Dreamgirls), Ben Forster (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Bradley Jaden (Les Misérables), as well as special guest presenter and West End legend Gary Wilmot.
Enjoy a host of sensational songs from hit Broadway musicals and sell-out West End shows, including: Les Misérables, Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Hairspray, The Producers, We Will Rock You, Jersey Boys, Dreamgirls
and many more!
New for 2022, a special celebration of the master of musicals himself, Andrew Lloyd Webber, with all-time favourites from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats and more.
Hospitality tickets were available for £220.50 per person which included a stalls seat, champagne, three-course dinner, and a souvenir programme.
At the start of the show, the orchestra's conductor David Firman, said:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, a very warm welcome to the Best of Broadway performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra here at the Royal Albert Hall. 'Before we start, we felt it appropriate to pause and reflect on the terrible events in Ukraine and express our collective outrage at the unlawful invasion of this sovereign state and the senseless loss of life. We invite you now to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people as the Orchestra plays the Ukrainian national anthem."
The audience responded with a standing ovation and much applause. This event, combined with a lighting scheme on the outside of the Hall turning the Hall blue and yellow, showed the Hall's solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people as the invasion of their country by Russian troops continued.
Journalist and news broadcaster Kay Burley was in the audience. |
| Related Archival Material | Digital Photographs,
Programme (RAHE/1/2022/1) |