 | |  | | |  | Disney's High School Musical |  | | Mon 8 - Sat 13 June 2009 | | While on a New Year's Eve holiday, high school basketball star Troy and brainy Gabriella - two teens worlds apart - meet. During a karaoke contest they discover their love for singing and an interest in each other. | | also see - DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 - liverpool empire - 1 - 6 feb | also see - SING-A-LONG-A HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 - liverpool empire - 5 jul | also see - MILEY CYRUS - manchester evening news arena r - 27 & 28 dec |
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 | |  | | |  | Boyz II Men |  | | Sun 14 June 2009 | | The most commercially successful R&B group of all time in the USA return as a trio. Expect to hear 90's hits 'End Of The Road', 'I'll Make Love To You' and '4 Seasons Of Loneliness' all sang in beautifully blended three-part harmonies. | | also see - BOYZ II MEN - manchester apollo - 13 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | Abba Forever |  | | Mon 15 June 2009 | | One of the UK's leading International tribute shows to the world's greatest pop band. The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail and dynamic non-stop choreography in a two-hour spectacular. | | also see - ABBA MANIA - liverpool empire - 4 sep |
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 | |  | | |  | LazyTown Live |  | | Wed 17 - Sun 21 June 2009 | | Swashbuckling fun for all the family when LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure sails into town. You’ll be transported onto the high seas through an even higher-energy story full of parrots, pieces of eight and buried treasure | |
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 | |  | | |  | Dreamboats & Petticoats |  | | Mon 22 - Sat 27 June 2009 | | Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical takes you back to a time when each passing week bought another classic track. Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more | |
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 | |  | | |  | Ali Campbell |  | | Sun 28 June 2009 | | As the voice of the legendary Birmingham reggae band UB40, Ali has sold over 60 million records worldwide. Now performing as a solo artist Ali is looking forward to staying true to his love of reggae and its ongoing capacity for innovation | | also see - ALI CAMPBELL - manchester apollo - 24 jun | also see - UB40 - echo arena - 6 dec & men arena - 5 dec |
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 | |  | | |  | The Saturdays |  | | Mon 29 June 2009 | | This 5-piece girl pop group - featuring former S-Club Juniors members Frankie Sandford and Rochelle Wiseman - first toured in 2008 supporting Girls Aloud. Their debut single, 'If This Is Love', was a top-10 hit, and looks set to be the first of many | | also see - THE SATURDAYS - manchester apollo - 19 & 23 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | Bryan Adams  |  | | Fri 3 July 2009 | | A very special intimate acoustic performance from the Canadian rock legend with worldwide hits '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You', 'All For Love', 'Please Forgive Me', 'When You're Gone' & 'Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman' | |
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 | |  | | |  | Sing-A-Long-A High School Musical 3 |  | | Sun 5 July 2009 | | Dress up as a Wildcat, Troy or Gabriella for the latest instalment of the High School Musical series. This fun show bursts with singing and dancing and, as usual, the audience is the star! Free goody bags, fancy dress and a live host. | | also see - HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL - empire - 8-13 jun | also see - DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 - liverpool empire - 1 - 6 feb | also see - MILEY CYRUS - manchester evening news arena r - 27 & 28 dec |
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 | |  | | |  | One Night In Istanbul |  | | Thu 9 - Sat 18 July 2009 | | Nicky Allt, co-writer on the hit play 'Brick Up The Mersey', brings his new play to the Liverpool Empire Theatre, following four lads on that glorious night in Istanbul. This show is a must see for any red fans, not to be missed | |
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 | |  | | |  | Dance Mania 2009 |  | | Sun 19th July 2009 | | More info coming soon... | |
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 | |  | | |  | Here Come The Boys |  | | Mon 20th July 2009 | | The American muscle-bound hunks are looking better than ever with some stunning new faces, exceptionally talented singers, dancers and an outstanding new show! The ultimate girls' night out! This show is recommended for those aged 16 plus | | also see - HERE COME THE BOYS - manchester opera house - 24 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | Dolly |  | | Tue 21 July 2009 | | A full cast of singers, dancers and superb musicians take you on a musical journey through Dolly Parton's early days to the arena concerts of today. A show like no other, performing hits such as 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You & Islands in the Stream | |
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 | |  | | |  | Scooby-Doo & The Pirate Ghost Live On Stage  |  | | Thu 23 - Sun 26 July 2009 | | Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred as they encounter a new case to solve in their trade-mark style. Hold onto your seats as the adventure unfolds with perplexing clues, pirate ghosts and an abundance of Scooby snacks | |
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 | |  | | |  | Bugsy Malone |  | | Thu 6 - Sat 8 Aug 2009 | | Up to 120 young people were picked by LiveNation to take part in this exciting production of the classic comedy musical set in 1920’s New York, where war rages between two rival gangsters, terrorising the city with their splurge guns | |
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 | |  | | |  | Disney's Beauty & The Beast |  | | Tue 11 - Sat 22 Aug 2009 | | Disney’s multi-award winning musical, seen by over 25 million people, is one of the biggest musicals of all time and brings to life the enchantingly romantic, beloved “tale as old as time” with a burst of theatrical magic | |
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 | |  | | |  | Halfway To Paradise - The Billy Fury Story |  | | Sun 23 Aug 2009 | | Stars In Their Eyes contestant Colin Gold fronts Billy Fury's original band, The Tornados, in this hit-packed tribute to the man they called the British Elvis! | | also see - BILLY FURY STORY - manchester opera house - 30 oct | also see - JOE BROWN - liverpool philharmonic - 9 oct |
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 | |  | | |  | Quadrophenia |  | | Tue 25 - Sat 29 Aug 2009 | | Quadrophenia was released by The Who in 1973. The true genius of the work was recognised by Rolling Stone magazine and VH1 who both listed it amongst the 100 Greatest Albums of all Time. A glorious tribute to the 1960s Mod Scene | |
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 | |  | | |  | Jake & Elwood |  | | Sun 30 Aug 2009 | | The Best Blues Brothers Show in the World - Ever! The legendary Jake & Elwood Blues will be raising the roof with their highly acclaimed smash hit production. Don't forget your hat and shades - dress up and be ready to party! | |
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 | |  | | |  | Milkshake Live |  | | Tues 1st & Weds 2nd Sep 2009 | | Milkshake! Live in My First Concert is an action packed all singing, all dancing musical extravaganza. Fifi & Bumble, Peppa & George, Rupert Bear, Little Princess, Noddy & Tessie, Mr. Bump & Little Miss Daredevil all together on one stage | |
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 | |  | | |  | Abba Mania |  | | Fri 4 Sep 2009 | | Abba tribute act who have been touring the world since 1999. you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been, then Abba Mania is for you. 2 hours of non-stop Abba! | | also see - ABBA FOREVER - liverpool empire - 15 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | The Motown Show |  | | Sat 5 Sep 2009 | | Not pretending to be, sound or look like any original artist. The Motown show is an authentic recreation of the way Motown music was presented back in it's heyday during the 60's and early 70's! | | also - MOTOWN LEGENDS LIVE - echo arena - 28 jun & men arena - 27 jun |
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 | |  | | |  | Annie |  | | Mon 7th - Sat 12th Sep 2009 | | One of the best-loved family musicals comes to Liverpool. From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this rags to riches story features a cast of over 40 talented artists, fantastic visual choreography and a memorable score | | |
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 | |  | | |  | Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson |  | | Sun 13 September 2009 | | Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson is one of Australia's most popular comedians. Don’t miss this comedy feat armed with great new songs, and of course the old classics that has kept audiences laughing for over 20 years! | |
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 | |  | | |  | The Magic Locker |  | | Tue 15th - Sat 19th September 2009 | | The story of a seven-year-old Liverpool boy’s fear of being in hospital, which tells how he encounters ‘The Sleepy Time Keeper’, who takes him through the locker door on his bed into an enchanted place called Heswobble. | |
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 | |  | | |  | Sally Morgan |  | | Sun 27 September 2009 | | One of the UK's most respected psychics comes to the Empire Theatre for her first ever live tour. On her own ITV show 'Sally Morgan: Star Phychic', Sally gave readings for celebs like Kym Marsh and Danny Dyer | |
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 | |  | | |  | Lord Of The Dance |  | | Tue 29 September - Sun 4 October 2009 | | Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of precision dancing, state of the art lighting, pyrotechnics and a musical score that leaves no soul untouched. Based on Irish folklore, this is a classic mythical tale of good vs. evil | |
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 | |  | | |  | Twopence To Cross The Mersey |  | | Tue 6 - Sat 17 October 2009 | | This smash musical play Follow the true story of Helen Forrester's experiences in 1930's Liverpool as she struggles to overcome her family’s descent from great wealth to abject poverty. | |
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 | |  | | |  | La Traviata |  | | Welsh National Opera | | Wed 21st & Fri 23rd October 2009 | | The WNO perform Verdi’s deeply moving opera. Starring Greek soprano Myrto Papatanasiu and popular young British tenor Alfie Boe. Sung in Italian with English surtitles above the stage | | also see - WELSH NATIONAL OPERA - MADAM BUTTERFLY - empire - 22-24 oct |
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 | |  | | |  | Madam Butterfly |  | | Welsh National Opera | | Thu 22nd & Sat 24th October 2009 | | The WNO perform Puccini's tragic story. Starring Amanda Roocroft, Joachim Herz’s production is set in the period Puccini intended. Sung in Italian with English surtitles | | also see - WELSH NATIONAL OPERA - LA TRAVIATA - liverpool empire - 21-23 oct |
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 | |  | | |  | Paul Potts |  | | Sun 25 October 2009 | | Britain's Got Talent winner, opera singer Paul Potts sang hauntingly beautiful lyrics and melodies that lifted his heart and spirit, helping him overcome a lack of self-confidence that had dogged him throughout his life. | |
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 | |  | | |  | Giselle |  | | English National Ballet | | Wed 28 October - Sun 1 November 2009 | | The English National Ballet perform this 1841 masterpiece, an ultimate romantic ballet, a tale of innocence, betrayal and the redemptive power of true love. Adolphe Adam’s music is also played by English National Ballet’s Symphony Orchestra | |
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