Eric Clapton’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance to debut in theaters

Eric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance is coming to the big screen.

Eric Clapton Unplugged … Over 30 Years Later is set to debut in select U.S. and U.K. theaters on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28. The 90-minute special will then stream on Paramount+ starting Feb. 12.

In addition to the original Unplugged special, the new release will feature new content, including commentary from Clapton about the inspiration behind the songs and footage of performances shot for the crew before he took the stage.

Clapton recorded his episode of MTV Unplugged on Jan. 16, 1992, in front of a small audience at Bray Film Studios in Windsor, England.

The taping featured performances of such songs as “Tears in Heaven,” about the death of his 4-year-old son, Conor, and an acoustic version of “Layla.”

A live album of the special was released in August 1992 and went to #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also won three Grammy Awards, including Record and Song of the Year for “Tears In Heaven,” and sold 26 million copies worldwide to become the bestselling live album of all time.

Tickets for Eric Clapton Unplugged … Over 30 Years Later are on sale now.

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