The musical box makes the last lap with the "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" tour

About The Musical Box and the Lamb Show

The Musical Box is a Canadian tribute band from Montreal, widely regarded as one of the most faithful recreations of early Genesis on stage. Rather than simply covering the songs, the group rebuilds the band's 1970s concerts as they were seen at the time, with period instruments, costumes, slide projections and lighting. The aim is to let audiences who missed those tours experience something close to the originals.

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, released in 1974, was the last Genesis album to feature Peter Gabriel. It is a double concept album that follows Rael, a young man in New York, through a surreal underground journey. The tour that accompanied it played the whole album in sequence and relied on a large set of projected images and Gabriel's elaborate costumes, including the well-known Slipperman outfit. Because so little complete footage of those shows survives, The Musical Box's version has become a reference point for fans who want to see how the performance worked as a whole.

The band has also staged other Genesis eras, including shows built around Selling England by the Pound and Foxtrot, and has played theatres across North America and Europe. The final run of the Lamb production described above has already taken place, so anyone hoping to catch the group today should check the band's official channels for current tours, venues and ticket information, and book early, since theatre shows of this kind often sell well.

Tips for a night at a theatre concert

• Plan transport and parking in advance; older theatres are often in busy downtown areas.
• Arrive early, as concept shows usually start promptly and run without much interruption.
• Wear comfortable shoes: queues, stairs and standing in the lobby add up. Our new arrivals include sneakers that work for a long evening out, and the size guide can help you find the right fit.