Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: Live on Stage! (2006)

  • NR
  • 11/06/2006 (US)
  • Music
  • 1h 51m

Overview

The live version of Jeff Wayne's 1978 bestselling album was brought to the stage in 2006 as part of a sell-out tour of the UK. Filmed at London's Wembley Arena, and using a blend of theatre, music and visual imagery, the production incorporates performers from the original recording, including Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and Wayne himself. There's also audio and visual elements featuring Richard Burton, as well as the ten-piece Black Smoke Band and the 48-piece Ulladubulla Strings.

David Mallet

Director

Jeff Wayne

Story

Cast

Richard Burton's headshot

Richard Burton

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Justin Hayward's headshot

Justin Hayward

The Sung Thought of The Journalist
Russell Watson's headshot

Russell Watson

Parson Nathaniel
Tara Blaise's headshot

Tara Blaise

Beth
Chris Thompson's headshot

Chris Thompson

The Voice of Humanity
Anna-Marie Wayne's headshot

Anna-Marie Wayne

Carrie
James Alexis's headshot

James Alexis

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Lewis Macleod's headshot

Lewis Macleod

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