The maiden voyage of the ship Titanic is widely regarded as one of the most heartbreaking tragedies outside of wartime. It sank into the ocean in the early hours of April 15th 1912, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 of an estimated 2,224 people onboard the vessel. James Cameron’s romantic disaster epic in 1997 revived mainstream interest in the tragedy, but there was a musical that debuted the same year exploring the sinking too.

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Titanic: The Musical sails into theaters

Titanic: The Musical is a production that first opened on Broadway in 1997 and was directed by Richard Jones. It earned five Tony Awards and ran for over 800 performances.

With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, the musical shares no connection to the James Cameron movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, but similarly, it proved a hit with fans. Audiences in the nineties may have been very surprised to see the disaster transformed into a Hollywood love story, but turning it into a musical would have appeared even more ridiculous for many viewers.

This year, a recording of the performance which took place in 2013 at Southwark Playhouse is being screened exclusively in theaters, brought to you by Fathom Events.

It’s being released on the big screen in celebration of the performances’ 10th anniversary, as well as the original production’s 26th.

As it’s not associated with the blockbuster movie, the musical doesn’t center on the heartbreaking romance between Jack and Rose (Kate Winslet). Instead, the characters are based on real people who were aboard, their hopes and aspirations coming to light.

How to find Titanic: The Musical showtimes

Fathom Events is bringing Titanic: The Musical to theaters for two days only, Saturday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 8th 2023. It’s being rolled out in over 700 theaters nationwide, including through the theater chain AMC.

You can check for showtimes on those two days on your local theater website or search through participating locations on the official Fathom Events website. If you enter your location then you’ll be presented with the closest location to you which is screening the event.

Showing only for a special two-night engagement, be sure to book tickets to avoid disappointment.

Titanic: The Musical cast

The musical production boasts a sensational cast of stage actors:

• Martin Allanson as J. Bruce Ismay
• Valda Aviks as Ida Straus
• Graham Bickley Captain Edward Smith
• Sam Brown as Frederick Fleet
• James Darch as Edgar Beane
• David Delve as Isidor Straus
• Catherine Digges as Head Maid
• Adam Filipe as Frederick Barrett
• Emily George as Kate Murphy
• Luke Harley as Andrew Latimer
• Emma Harrold as Lady Caroline Neville
• Alastair Hill as Harold Bride
• Abi Hudson as Maid
• Barnaby Hughes as Herbert Pitman/ Henry Etches
• Paul Kemble as Joseph Boxhall
• Niamh Long as Kate Mullins
• Matthew McDonald as Charles Clarke
• Ian McLarnon as Thomas Andrews
• Danny Micheals as Joseph Bell
• Chris Nevin as Jim Farell
• Jack North as Charles Lightoller
• Joseph Peacock as Bellboy/ Wallace Hartley
• Billy Roberts as William McMaster Murdoch
• Bree Smith as Alice Beane
• Lucie Mae-Sumner as Kate McGowan

Titanic: The Musical in limited theaters Saturday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 8th 2023.