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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! The New Generation

  • 2013
  • 1h 58m
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Liam Neeson in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! The New Generation (2013)
Stage musical adaptation of H.G. Wells' alien invasion novel, recorded live at London's O2 arena in 2012. The reimagined story, which was first released in 1978 as a concept album by Jeff Wayne, is narrated by Liam Neeson and includes performances by Jason Donovan, Marti Pellow and Ricky Wilson.
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The classic story of ruthless alien invaders is reimagined for a new generation in this dazzling sci-fi opera.The classic story of ruthless alien invaders is reimagined for a new generation in this dazzling sci-fi opera.The classic story of ruthless alien invaders is reimagined for a new generation in this dazzling sci-fi opera.

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    • Nick Morris
  • Stars
    • Liam Neeson
    • Michael Falzon
    • Lily Osborne
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    • Director
      • Nick Morris
    • Stars
      • Liam Neeson
      • Michael Falzon
      • Lily Osborne
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • George Herbert, the Journalist
    Michael Falzon
    Michael Falzon
    • William Rowland
    Lily Osborne
    • Vera May
    Marti Pellow
    • The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist
    Ricky Wilson
    • The Artilleryman
    Will Stapleton
    • The Voice of Humanity
    Jason Donovan
    Jason Donovan
    • Parson Nathaniel
    Kerry Ellis
    • Beth, Parson Nathaniel's Wife
    Anna-Marie Wayne
    Anna-Marie Wayne
    • Carrie, the Journalist's Fiancée
    Lewis Macleod
    Lewis Macleod
    • Martians
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    Jerry Wayne
    • NASA Control
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    Gary Osborne
    Daniel Osgerby
    • Ogilvy the Astronomer
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    Obviously some people don't appreciate just how great this is absolutely brilliant with great performances from all involved. I was a fan of the original with Richard burton,Phil lynott and co but this version is great too Liam neeson always great Ricky Wilson did a great job too that guys seriously talented the guy who rated this 2 you have no idea about decent productions and boring? No idea what you saw it certainly wasn't this.
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      • April 11, 2013 (United Kingdom)
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