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Jason Manford returns to host a spectacular celebration of musical theatre, with show-stopping performances and special guests, including Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace and Billy Porter.

Filmed in front of an audience of 12,000 at Manchester鈥檚 AO Arena, ten of the UK鈥檚 best West End and touring productions perform much-loved songs and exciting previews.

Daniel Mays joins Jason for a special musical number, Marisha Wallace takes to the stage to perform Maybe This Time from Cabaret, and Layton Williams stars in hilarious new comedy Titanique.

Vicky McClure鈥檚 Our Dementia Choir take on a musical theatre classic with Michael Ball, and another unique moment sees musical theatre stars of the future unite for a special performance from Billy Elliot.

Musical theatre favourites Billy Porter, Ruthie Henshall and Faye Tozer make guest appearances, and Carrie Hope Fletcher takes us to the Wild West with Calamity Jane.

Other highlights include sensational numbers from the casts of Chicago, Mary Poppins and Mean Girls, and a UK TV first from Disney鈥檚 Hercules.

Also featured are incredible performances from Here and Now: the Steps Musical, Jim Steinberg鈥檚 Bat Out of Hell and Dear Evan Hansen.

The show also takes audiences behind the curtain to follow Strictly鈥檚 Johannes Radebe鈥檚 musical theatre debut in Kinky Boots and offers a preview of the exciting shows set to hit the theatres this year.