Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical to Transfer to the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre

The Live Aid Musical to Transfer to the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre

The Live Aid musical is set to transfer to the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre for a limited season from October 2023. The musical, which tells the story of the iconic 1985 Live Aid concert, has been a critical and commercial success since its premiere in 2021. It has won numerous awards, including two Olivier Awards and a Tony Award.

The Live Aid Musical tells the story of the iconic 1985 Live Aid concert.

The concert was organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. It featured performances by some of the biggest names in music, including Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and U2. The concert was a huge success, raising over $100 million for charity.

The musical features a cast of 20 actors and musicians.

The cast includes Olivier Award winner Adam Lambert as Freddie Mercury, Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman as Bob Geldof, and Emmy Award winner Kerry Ellis as Midge Ure. The musical is directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail and choreographed by Tony Award winner Rob Ashford.