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Big Night of Musicals returns for fifth year with 12,000-strong audience

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Big Night of Musicals returns for fifth year with 12,000-strong audience
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  • The Big Night of Musicals returned for its fifth year on BBC One
  • The event featured performances from major West End and touring productions
  • Viewers reacted positively on social media, with emotional responses to The Lion King opening

The program featured performances from West End and touring productions including The Lion King, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, I'm Every Woman, Oliver, and The Producers. Eurovision star Sam Ryder performed from Jesus Christ Superstar ahead of his debut in the production this summer, while Alexandra Burke was scheduled to perform as Chaka Khan in I'm Every Woman. The Producers starred Andy Nyman and Marc Anto.

Viewers expressed enthusiasm on social media shortly after the program began. The program started with a performance from The Lion King that reduced viewers to tears.

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