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<\/a><\/p>\nThe pandemic has hit the entertainment industry pretty hard, and for the Sight & Sound theatres in Pennsylvania and Missouri, it has been a double-whammy, affecting both their stage productions \u2014 all of which are musicals based on Bible stories \u2014 and their recent foray into movie-theatre screenings<\/a> of some of their biggest hits.<\/p>\n Their big-screen release of the musical Jesus<\/a><\/i>, which was originally set for early April, was scrapped at the last minute and the film premiered on TV instead. And their stage production of Queen Esther<\/i>, which was going to premiere in March, was also cancelled \u2014 but now it is being resurrected, as it were, as a special live-streaming event.<\/p>\n Here is their press release about the event:<\/p>\n \u2013<\/p>\n FIRST-EVER LIVE BROADCAST OF A SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES\u00ae SHOW TO AIR LABOR DAY WEEKEND: \u2018QUEEN ESTHER\u2019 \u2013 LIVE!<\/b> LANCASTER, Pa<\/b> \u2013 For the first time ever, Sight & Sound Theatres is bringing a live televised show to the world. After three years in development, the spectacular brand-new stage production QUEEN ESTHER<\/b> was set to premiere in Lancaster, PA on March 14, 2020. Then the world came to a screeching halt and like many others, Sight & Sound went dark. Over 200 shows were cancelled with more than 500,000 ticket holders unable to experience the show. <\/p>\n Now, for one night only, Esther\u2019s timely story will come to life like never before in a special worldwide pay-per-view live event, available exclusively on Sight & Sound\u2019s brand-new streaming channel, Sight & Sound TV. <\/p>\n \u201cThe thrill of live theater is watching the show unfold right before your eyes,\u201d says Sight & Sound Chief Creative Officer Josh Enck. \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to bring that same experience to living rooms all across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n With cameras covering the theater from every angle, including on stage and behind the curtain, audiences will experience a live Sight & Sound show like never before, giving them the best seat in the house for every spectacular moment. The live event will include a 30-minute pre-show and a 20-minute intermission, with exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and a sneak peek at how the production was created. <\/p>\n \u201cEsther\u2019s story is one of courageous faith in the midst of chaos,\u201d Enck continued, \u201cThis show is truly meant for such a time as this.\u201d <\/p>\n Synopsis<\/b> Experience one of the most riveting Bible stories of the Old Testament as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects and live animals in this brand-new, original stage production from Sight & Sound Theatres.<\/p>\n Live Event:<\/b> Friday, September 4th, 7pm ET <\/p>\n Live streamed encore showings:<\/b> Saturday, September 5th, 3pm ET and 8pm ET \/ Sunday, September 6th, 8am ET and 3pm ET<\/p>\n \u2013<\/p>\n You can watch a trailer for the live-stream here:<\/p>\n
\nFor one night only, Sight & Sound\u2019s brand-new original stage production QUEEN ESTHER will make its worldwide debut \u2013 exclusively on the new streaming platform, Sight & Sound TV<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n
\nSet in the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, QUEEN ESTHER<\/b> is a captivating tale of beauty and bravery. Esther\u2019s ordinary life changed forever when she was taken through the palace doors, entering a new world of royalty and risk. With a crown on her head and a secret in her heart, can she find the courage to trust in God\u2019s plan and believe that she was made for such a time as this? <\/p>\n