Backbeat

Backbeat

Date(s): Jul. 21 - Sep. 02, 2012

Location: Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King Street West

Get ready for rock n roll to consume the room. Backbeat tells the story of how the Beatles came to be, directly from London this stage show depicts the relationship between John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe. From their early days in Liverpool until their unparalleled success worldwide. Hear how the band’s original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe falls in love with a German photographer altering his dynamic with longtime friend John Lennon. How did that event shape them? How could it have put then on a path towards “Beatle Mania”?

See the show for yourself which is directed by award-winning David Leveaux, Backbeat features all-time rock ‘n’ roll classics including Love Me Do, PS I Love You, Twist & Shout, Rock ‘N’ Roll Music, Long Tall Sally, Please Mr Postman and Money—live on stage as performed by ‘The Beatles’. Get your tickets for performances from July 21 – September 2 at Royal Alexandra Theatre.