‘Come Alive!’ The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular has officially announced its extension through February 2026, following a sensational opening at the Empress Museum in Earls Court back in October 2024. Pre-sale tickets will be available today, May 15, at 12 PM, with general sales kicking off on May 16 at the ‘Come Alive!’ website.
In an exciting twist, cast members from ‘Come Alive!’ will join Ant and Dec along with the Britain’s Got Talent judges for a special performance this Sunday, May 18, at 7 PM to launch the event.
Executive Producer Chip Seelig from The Seelig Group expressed enthusiasm about the extension: “The response to the show has been phenomenal. The energy from both our audience and cast creates an electric atmosphere every night at the Empress Museum. This show offers an escape like no other in London, continuously reshaping the landscape of live entertainment.”
He continued, “We’re committed to enhancing the ‘Come Alive!’ experience and are planning an exciting one-night-only Halloween event. More details will follow soon, and dedicated fans will be the first to hear.”
Upcoming dates will feature additional accessibility options, including a BSL interpreted performance set for Sunday, July 13, 2025, with more accessible dates to be announced. A live subtitled performance, provided by Stagetext, is scheduled for October 25, 2025.
‘Come Alive!’ is a Circus Spectacular drawing inspiration from The Greatest Showman, showcasing extraordinary talent from the West End alongside breathtaking international circus acts. The production features all the beloved songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul from the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture, including hits like ‘This Is Me,’ ‘Rewrite the Stars,’ and ‘A Million Dreams.’ Every ticket holder is invited to explore the immersive world of the Empress Museum prior to taking their seats under the 700-capacity Big Top.
Leading the production is Drama Desk Award-winning Creative Director Simon Hammerstein, co-founder of The Box and the genius behind Usher’s acclaimed ‘My Way’ Las Vegas residency, along with producing works such as Queen of the Night.
The creative team boasts talents including Music Producer and Olivier Award nominee Matthew Brind (known for Paddington 2 and Legally Blonde – West End), Choreographers Jerry Reeve (Taylor Swift, The Queen’s Jubilee) and Lukas McFarlane (Strictly Come Dancing), and Emmy Award-nominated Lighting Designer Adam Bassett, among others.
‘Come Alive!’ is brought to life by Outside The Box Amusements and TSG Entertainment, inspired by the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture The Greatest Showman, featuring a story by Jenny Bicks and an unforgettable score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
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