With extraordinary compassion and true storytelling, Titanic the Musical shares one of the most famous stories in history. And this weekend, you can watch it for the first time onscreen in theaters. 

Highly, highly recommended!

A scene from Titanic The Musical. Watch the film on November 4 and 8 through Fathom Events. Photo by Pamela Raith Photography 

Fathom Events and BY Experience will present the multi-Tony Award®-winning production Titanic the Musical to more than 700 movie theaters nationwide for the first time on November 4 and 8. Tickets for the two date event screenings can be purchased beginning October 6 at Fathom Events.

This stunning production -- captured live on stage in the UK for cinema screenings -- celebrates the 26th anniversary of the Broadway production and the 10th anniversary of the show’s London premiere.  

I will be honest—I didn't love the blockbuster movie; I didn't feel connected to any of the characters. 

All that changes with the epic storytelling in Titanic the Musical. 

A scene from Titanic The Musical. Watch the film on November 4 and 8 through Fathom Events. Photo by Pamela Raith Photography 

By deftly showcasing the stories, hopes, and dreams of the Captain, crew, staff, and third, second, and first class passengers, this musical brings the passenger experience to life. We grow to love the characters, are heartbroken by how events unfolded.

The musical is haunting: beautifully written, and superbly acted and sung. The stark set is a character in and of itself. 

The scale of the musical is enormous, reminding me of Les Misérables and Martin Guerre in set, song, and scope of the story. However, it surpasses both for me, as the lived experiences of so many passengers are beautifully told. It makes history come alive...and brought me to tears.

Titanic the Musical features music and lyrics by Maury Yeston (Nine, Grand Hotel) with story a book by Peter Stone (Woman of the Year, 1776). The pair have collectively won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, an Olivier Award, and three Tony Awards. The original Broadway production of Titanic the Musical opened in 1997 and won five Tonys, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book.

The RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and 'the unsinkable ship' slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century where 1522 men, women, and children lost their lives.

Based on the 1912 historic sinking, and on the real people aboard the RMS Titanic, the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic the Musical is ‘breathtaking’ (the Guardian) and ‘magnificent’ (the Telegraph), a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third-Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, while the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.  

A scene from Titanic The Musical. Watch the film on November 4 and 8 through Fathom Events. Photo by Pamela Raith Photography

Composer and lyricist Maury Yeston said, "Watching it as a film is a completely different experience than seeing it onstage. This is the best directed production I’ve seen.

The cast is perfect.

The camera work and all of the close-ups provide a seamless liquidity for the transitions that makes every moment more immediate. I am amazed by the clarity of the sound and the ability to hear every word.

I feel very proud of this reimagined film of Titanic the Musical. It's a grand story about people's bravery, cowardice and a coming together of humanity.

It's also a story about how we deal with an emergency, how we deal with potential tragedy and how in the final analysis the human spirit is indomitable under the worst circumstances."

A scene from Titanic The Musical. Watch the film on November 4 and 8 through Fathom Events. Photo by Pamela Raith Photography 

The event will be in over 700 movie theaters nationwide via Fathom Events.

“Fathom Events and BY Experience have a long-standing relationship and we’re very excited to work with them again on this amazing and well-loved musical,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “It’s great to bring the stage to the big screen for moviegoers and this performance – captured live – is definitely one to remember.”

Tickets for the two-date event screenings can be purchased at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations nationally, visit the Fathom Events website (theater locations are subject to change).

The theatrical production was directed by Thom Southerland. Sets and costumes were designed by David Woodhead, lighting by Howard Hudson, and sound by Andrew Johnson. The musical staging was by Cressida Carré, the musical supervisor was Mark Aspinall and the musical director was Ben Papworth. The production was produced and cast by Danielle Tarento.

A scene from Titanic The Musical. Watch the film on November 4 and 8 through Fathom Events. Photo by Pamela Raith.

The cast of Titanic the Musical includes Martin Allanson, Valda Aviks, Graham Bickley, Sam Brown, James Darch, David Delve, Adam Filipe, Emily George, Luke Harley, Emma Harrold, Alastair Hill, Abi Hudson, Barnaby Hughes, Paul Kemble, Niamh Long, Matthew McDonald, Ian McLarnon, Danny Michaels, Janet Mooney, Chris Nevin, Jack North, Joseph Peacock, Billy Roberts, Bree Smith, and Lucie-Mae Sumner.

The first performance of this UK production was at Southwark Playhouse in July 2013. It subsequently played in Toronto and on two major UK and international tours. 

Titanic the Musical was produced on Broadway in 1997 and ran 804 performances and 26 previews. A US tour commenced in January 1999. Subsequently, the musical played throughout the UK and Europe. It has been translated into: Japanese, French, Dutch, German, Czech, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean and Danish.

A scene from Titanic The Musical. Watch the film on November 4 and 8 through Fathom Events. Photo by Pamela Raith. 

Stage2Wiew & BroadwayHD presents a White Star Pictures production Titanic the Musical. Executive Producers Stuart F. Lane, Bonnie Comley, Joshua Andrews, and Stuart Galbraith. It is directed for the screen by Austin Shaw.   

Trigger Warning: Suicide near the end of the show, at the 1 hour 53 minute mark.

All photos courtesy and copyright Pamela Raith Photography, published with permission