Dates:
July 21-Sept 2, 2012
Theatre:
Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King Street West
Toronto, ON, M5V1H9
416 872-1212
Seating Chart
Performance Schedule:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 8PM
Wed, Sat, Sun 2PM
ADVISORY:
Backbeat contains language & scenes of an adult nature. Parental guidance is advised for those under the age of 12.
Running Time:
2 hours 20 minutes (includes a 20 min intermission)
Backbeat
DIRECT FROM LONDON
Backbeat is the story of how the Beatles ‘became’ the Beatles—when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe embarked on their journey from the famous docks of Liverpool to search for success in the seedy red light district of Hamburg.
The compelling triangular relationship between the band’s original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, the striking German photographer Astrid Kirchherr with whom he fell in love, and his best friend John Lennon, became an intrinsic part of The Beatles’ story—and put them on an unstoppable trajectory onto the world stage.
Directed by the award-winningDavid 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’.
RESTAURANTS NEAR THE THEATRE
Hank's
9 1/2 Church Street
416-504-2657
Verona Ristorante
335 King Street West
416-593-7771
HOTELS NEAR THE THEATRE
Sheraton Centre Toronto
123 Queen Street West
416-361-1000
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Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square
416-869-1600
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