Where to Watch the Musicals Featured in Big Night of Musicals tonight
Jason Manford returns to host Big Night of Musicals on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, tonight at 7.45pm. We preview the musicals featured, and where to watch them.
Jason Manford returns to host Big Night of Musicals on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, bringing together standout performances from the West End and the UK’s biggest touring productions. Filmed before 12,000 people at the AO Arena, the event offers both spectacular performances and a preview of what audiences can see live across the UK and beyond.
This guide explores where the featured musicals can currently be seen in theatres across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the United States.
West End and London Productions
Several of the productions featured in the broadcast are established fixtures in London’s West End.
The Lion King continues its long-running residency at the Lyceum Theatre, while Wicked remains a cornerstone of the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Classic British musical theatre is represented by Oliver!, currently revived at the Gielgud Theatre. Comedy also features prominently with The Producers playing at the Garrick Theatre.
These productions are all currently accessible to audiences visiting London and form the backbone of the UK’s musical theatre scene.
Touring Across the UK and Ireland
Beyond London, several productions featured in the show are touring extensively.
Miss Saigon is currently touring across major UK cities and Ireland, bringing its large-scale staging to venues in cities such as Glasgow, Liverpool and Dublin. Annie is also on a nationwide tour, featuring performances from La Voix.
The music of The Kinks is celebrated in Sunny Afternoon, which continues to tour regional theatres. Meanwhile, The Choir of Man blends music and performance in a pub-style setting and appears both in London and on tour.
These touring productions make it possible to experience major musicals without travelling to the capital.
New and Upcoming Productions
The programme also highlights several productions opening soon.
Paddington: The Musical is preparing for its West End debut, with performances expected at the Savoy Theatre. I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical, featuring Alexandra Burke, will premiere in London.
Jesus Christ Superstar returns to the London Palladium, where Sam Ryder is set to perform. In addition, Bank of Dave: The Musical has been teased as an upcoming UK production.
These shows represent the next wave of musical theatre arriving on stage over the coming year.
Europe and International Productions
Many of the featured musicals extend far beyond the UK.
The Lion King is currently staged in cities including Hamburg, Madrid and Paris. Wicked also appears in international productions across Europe.
Miss Saigon continues to be revived globally, with productions appearing periodically across European theatre markets.
Availability varies by city and season, but these titles remain among the most widely performed musicals worldwide.
United States and Broadway
Across the Atlantic, several of the showcased musicals are long-standing fixtures of the American theatre scene.
Wicked continues its Broadway run at the Gershwin Theatre and tours nationally. The Lion King remains a major attraction at the Minskoff Theatre.
Miss Saigon and The Producers are also frequently staged through US touring productions and regional theatres.
For audiences in North America, Broadway and national tours provide regular opportunities to see these productions live.
Where to watch Big Night Of Musicals tonight
Big Night of Musicals airs on BBC One and is available to stream via BBC iPlayer. The programme combines live performances, exclusive previews and specially created collaborations, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the musicals currently shaping the theatre landscape.
