Luke Evans to host musical special on BBC this Christmas

Luke Evans will front a one-off musical special this December on the BBC.

Luke Evans Showtime! will be an hour long show that airs on BBC One Wales and BBC Two.

It will feature an exclusive evening of music with the Hollywood star and special guests.

A teaser shares: “The star of The Hobbit and Beauty and the Beast, Luke Evans will be performing tracks from his latest album, A Song for You, and will be joined by an impressive list of international talent, including American Superstar LeAnn Rimes, the nation’s favourite pop star Olly Murs and the undisputed Queen of British musical theatre, Beverley Knight, plus some other guest appearances throughout the show.

“The programme will feature a UK premiere of LeAnn Rimes new release Spaceship.

“Before Hollywood, Luke Evans cut his teeth in the West End with performances in Rent and Miss Saigon, and this show will be an opportunity for the Welsh star to celebrate that side of his career and his love of musical performances.”

An air date for the special, filmed at the ICC Newport, is to be announced.