BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical 2012 – Celeb Curtain Call Performances at West End Shows

BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical 2012 is working with the best of West End Theatre and a star-studded line up. This unique charity project is giving celebrities from the music sphere the chance to perform a hit song with a top show on select dates throughout September, October and November to help raise vital funds for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

The show-stopping celebrities involved in these series of unique curtain calls are:

18^th September 2012 –  Les Misérables –  Alexandra Burke

Alexandra Burke performed a unique collaboration with cast members from the West End show Les Misérables for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical.

Pudsey, Cast of Les Miserables and Alexandra Burke for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical 2012

Following the curtain call, X Factor winner Alexandra Burke gave a rendition of Eponine’s ‘On My Own’ – she wasn’t though, with her mum, brothers and auntie in the audience there to give her a standing ovation.

Alexandra Burke performs the song “Own My Own” in the West End musical “Les Miserables” for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical on September 18, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by BBC Children in Need/MMP)

Alexandra said: “That was amazing! I’m so excited to be part of BBC Children In Need this year. I was absolutely blown away by Les Misérables when I saw the show and to join the cast of one of the West End’s most famous musicals was a real honour.”

Alexandra Burke in make up for the role of Eponine’s “Own My Own” in the West End musical “Les Miserables” for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical 2012 in London, England. (Photo by BBC Children in Need/MMP)

11^th October 2012 – Jersey Boys – BLUE

BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical 2012. For tickets please visit www.lastminute.com/pudsey

Following the curtain call, Blue took to the stage and belted out ‘Who Loves You’ by the Four Seasons.

Gossip includes:

• Simon had his cast off his leg for the very first time and was able to bust some moves
• Blue tucked into everyone’s favourite well known peri-peri chicken before performance
• The Blue boys wowed everyone by coming up from the stage lift to a chorus of screaming girls
• All the boys had hair slicked back with ‘cement’ gel

25^th October 2012 – Singin’ in the Rain – Geri Halliwell

Geri Halliwell for BBC Children in Need

Geri Halliwell splashed on stage to perform Singin’ in the Rain and dance routine with leading man and former Royal Ballet principal dancer Adam Cooper for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical!

Gossip includes:

• Geri didn’t mind one bit her hair getting wet
• Geri’s mum and sister came along to show their support
• The Director from Viva Forever turned up to support Geri at her rehearsal
• Geri’s fans turned out in force and she tweeted afterwards to thank them
• Geri sipped on mugs of green tea throughout her rehearsals

Geri Halliwell in a special performance of ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical at The Palace Theatre on October 25, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by BBC Children in Need/ MMP LTD)

READ OUR REVIEW OF ‘Splash Hit!’ Singin’ in the Rain.

Geri Halliwell gets wet for ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical at The Palace Theatre on October 25, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by BBC Children in Need/ MMP LTD)

Geri has been wet before if you remember her Number one UK cover of It’s Raining Men  the most successful solo single of any of the Spice Girls and used for the film Bridget Jones’s Diary.

Geri Halliwell performs in a special performance of ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical at The Palace Theatre on October 25, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by BBC Children in Need/ MMP LTD)

Daniel Crossley with Pudsey The Bear in a special performance of ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ for BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical at The Palace Theatre on October 25, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by BBC Children in Need/ MMP LTD)

15^th November 2012 – Thriller Live –  Macy Gray, Stooshe and Joe McElderry

Tickets are available exclusively at www.lastminute.com/pudsey and cost £80. Each ticket includes: Top price seat, signed programme, a Pudsey bear, drink plus access to a VIP after-show reception hosted by Pudsey with the chance of an appearance from the stars of the show.

Joe McElderry & Pudsey Bear for BBC Children in Need Pop Goes The Musical

BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical, the charity is thrilled to announce the addition of singer and songwriter Joe McElderry to its celebrity line-up. The X Factor winner will take to the stage to put his own spin on the Michael Jackson classic ’She’s Out of my Life’ in Thriller Live.

Joe McElderry

Joe says: “I am so excited to be performing in such an acclaimed West End musical, celebrating the King of Pop – Michael Jackson! To be able to sing my own version of ‘She’s Out of My Life’ is such an honour and even more so to be involved in BBC Children in Need. I can’t wait!”

Macy Gray, Stooshe and Joe McElderry

Macy Gray

Buying a ticket is a fun way to support the charity as 50% of the price of each ticket will go to the children and young people supported by BBC Children in Need.

To find out more about BBC Children in Need POP Goes the Musical go to www.bbc.co.uk/Pudsey.

BBC Children in Need is on TV on the 16th November 2012.