LET IT BE RETURNS WITH UK PREMIERE OF NEW SHOW
Cast announcement coincides with 48th anniversary
of Let It Be album release
Brand new Part II imagines The Beatles’ reunion concert that never was – a rare treat for fans
Let It Be: A Celebration Of The Music Of The Beatles returns to the UK for a national tour starting in Summer 2018, and comes to the Opera House, Manchester from 22nd – 27th October.
Today, the talented cast who will portray the Fab Four in the show have been revealed, coinciding with the 48th anniversary of Let It Be the album which was released on 8 May 1970.
Let It Be was the 12th and final studio album released by The Beatles, almost a month after the band split and went their separate ways. The album release also came shortly before the film of the same title opened in cinemas.
And now, Let It Be: A Celebration Of The Music Of The Beatles returns to the UK with a brand new second half of the popular show, giving audiences a rare glimpse of how the band may have continued as a four-piece. Fans will see The Beatles reunite for one night only, set a decade after the group went their separate ways.
A cast of talented musicians will take to stages across the country as the Fab Four, wowing audiences with their effortless and indistinguishable portrayal as John, Paul, George and Ringo. The performers have already toured the show to some of the biggest stages in the world including Broadway.
The cast are revealed as Michael Gagliano who will play John Lennon, Emanuele Angeletti as Paul McCartney, John Brosnan as George Harrison and Ben Cullingworth as Ringo Starr. The band will be joined on stage by musical director Michael Bramwell on keyboards.
Producer Jeff Parry comments: “I grew up listening to The Beatles, they sparked a passion for music which, for me personally, has gone on to become so much more – a career, and a way of life. Their talent, hunger and incredible ambition inspired me to follow my dreams too. The Beatles were so much more than a group. And it’s unbelievable to think that Let It Be was released 48 years ago. It still sounds as current as it did back in 1970.
“Our strong cast of Michael, Emanuele, John and Ben, along with musical director Michael, are going to give audiences a show they have never experienced before – The Beatles’ concert that never was. Developing the show with the new Part II has been a complete labour of love and I am so excited to now introduce this brand new element to UK fans.”
Let It Be has firmly established itself as a successful West End and international touring show. And now the smash-hit stage show has been updated and is back on tour, featuring a brand new Let It Be Part II – which has never been seen before in the UK.
The show is a celebration of the phenomenal music of The Beatles, and has already been seen by more than two million people worldwide, including an acclaimed run in the West End and two UK tours.
Let It Be features many of the Fab Four’s best loved songs including A Hard Days Night, Day Tripper, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Twist and Shout, I Want To Hold Your Hand and Strawberry Fields Forever.
Beatles fans are invited to join John, Paul, George and Ringo for a great night of live music. Enjoy the early beginnings at the word famous Cavern Club, through to the height of Beatlemania.
For more information, or to book, visit www.atgtickets.com/Manchester.