Blackpool News / Theatres & Shows Bill Kenwright double header set for resort dates 7 September 2018 by Visit Blackpool BLOOD BROTHERS & JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR set for Spring 2019 dates at the Opera House Blackpool. Hit musicals BLOOD BROTHERS & JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR have today been added to the 2019 Opera House Line-up in what’s fast becoming a jam-packed year of live entertainment at the venue. Willy Russel’s iconic musical BLOOD BROTHERS will open on Tuesday 23 April until Saturday 27 April. Followed by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s biblical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT from Tuesday 28 May until Saturday 01 June 2019. Tickets for both go on-sale from 11am on Friday 07 September 2018. Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Starring Olivier Award nominated British actress Linzi Hateley in the seminal role of Mrs Johnstone. Linzi has performed in countless West End productions including Mamma Mia, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Chicago, Greece and Mary Poppins!”. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail). The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. BLOOD BROTHERS at the Opera House Blackpool from Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 April 2018 Michael Williams, Managing Director comments “We are delighted to announce the return of two incredible musicals which have proven a hit with audiences each time that they have visited the Opera House. 2019 is fast becoming one of the busiest years at the venue with a string of top musicals and events already announced with many more set to be revealed in the coming weeks.” Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT returns in May following a sell-out stint at the venue in 2016. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Opera House Blackpool from Tuesday 28 May – Saturday 01 June 2018. Both productions join a stellar year of live entertainment at the venue which includes already announced musicals including Rock of Ages, Doctor Dolittle, Kinky Boots and Priscilla Queen of the Desert with a range of other shows and events yet to announce. Tickets for both productions go on-sale from 11am on Friday 07 September 2018. For more information and to book visit www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk