Do you know what cinema live is?

I love musical theatre; it's my absolute favourite. 

So why, you may be asking,  am l taking about cinema live when I've mentioned musical theatre. 

 

This is the film l recently saw and,yes, it is a musical.  This production was filmed in West End of London in 2014. Elliott Hanna played Billy. What a talent he is. I looked him up and he's still in the industry.  Chris Grahamson played his father and he was very good too.

This is what cinema live is. Each year they release musical films. The one l saw was definitely performed live in front of an enthusiast crowd, which we saw along with shots of the theatre. We even had an interval as you normally would in the theatre. 

Was it the same as being there, no of course not, but this is a great, affordable,  way to see musicals. This film is the 3rd of 5 for this year. I didn't see the first 2 but will be seeing the next film which is Bonnie and Clyde the musical.  As far as l know this musical has never come to Australia so this is my opportunity to see it. It will be interesting to see how they make their story into a musical. 

The 5th film this year is a musical about Janis Joplin. I will probably see that one too.

I think this is a great way for people to see musical theatre without having to go to a theatre.  I also think that this something that might tempt people to theatres once they see how wonderful an experience it is. Also l assume that this is a worldwide release. They wouldn't just be released in Australia. 

Why not give these films a try. It's not the same as being there but it comes close.

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