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Photos: THE SECRET GARDEN at York Theatre Royal
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

York Theatre Royal has released production photos for the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. The production, performed by a company of actor-musicians, has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, and direction and design by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.

Photos: In Rehearsals for THE SECRET GARDEN at York Theatre Royal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

York Theatre Royal is presenting the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos here!

Exclusive: John Doyle Looks Back on Reimagining THE COLOR PURPLE and Casting Cynthia Erivo in Excerpt from New Book
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026

In his first book, Opening Doors: Reimagining the American Musical, John Doyle reflects on the 50-year theatrical journey taken by a boy who never dreamt it could happen to him. Through simply working at his craft and trying to earn a living he gained a reputation for thinking outside of the box and is credited with helping create a new art form – that of actor-musician led musical theatre. Read an excerpt here!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For THE SECRET GARDEN - THE MUSICAL at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

York Theatre Royal has announced the full cast and creative team for the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. Learn more here!

Georgia Blessitt Named Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

Georgia Blessitt from the Royal Academy of Music has been named the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year. Rigby Edwards from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is runner up.

CALAMITY JANE Comes To Brighton in April, Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Theatre Royal Brighton will welcome Jamie Wilson Productions' revival of The Watermill Theatre's whip-crackin' production of the Broadway and West End hit musical Calamity Jane, based on the much-loved Doris Day movie.

Photos: CALAMITY JANE UK Tour Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

All new production photos have been released from Calamity Jane, starring multi-award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher. Check out the photos here!

ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS - THE MUSICAL Cast Announced At Theatre Royal Bath
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Theatre Royal Bath Productions in association with Universal Theatrical Group have  announced casting for the World Premiere of brand-new musical Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical at Theatre Royal Bath from 22 March to 12 April 2025.

Full Cast Set For CALAMITY JANE UK Tour Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

As rehearsals get underway, Jamie Wilson Productions has announced the full cast for the revival of The Watermill Theatre's production of the Broadway and West End hit musical Calamity Jane.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Final Week Was Highest Grossing Week Ever For A Sondheim Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.

Photos: Lindsay Mendez Reflects on the 'Life-Changing Journey' of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 8, 2024

Nearly nine months after the critically acclaimed revival opened at the Hudson Theatre, Merrily We Roll Along star Lindsay Mendez said goodbye to her 'old friends' in a heartwarming Instagram post.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Closes on Broadway; Watch the Final Curtain Call
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 7, 2024

The critically acclaimed, first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along plays its final performance July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre, following 20 previews and 312 regular performances.

Construction Begins Next Week on The RSC's Holloway Garden Theatre; Cast Set For AS YOU LIKE IT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

Work on the construction of the RSC’s outdoor theatre, The Holloway Garden Theatre will commence on Monday 1 July.  Plus, casting has been announced for Shakespeare's As You Like It.

Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead UK Tour of CALAMITY JANE, Ahead of West End Run
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead an all new UK tour of Calamity Jane, which will tour the UK and Ireland from January 2025 prior to the West End.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Understudies to Go On for Radcliffe & Groff in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024

Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff will be out of the show for select dates in April, giving audience members the chance to see the show's understudies step into the roles! See the performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

First Broadway Revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Recoups Initial Capitalization
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Discover the success of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG as it recoups on Broadway. Dive into the story of this popular show's journey and its triumphant achievement.

Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Launches Rooftop Writers Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG has announced the Rooftop Writers Initiative, in partnership with the Stephen Sondheim Foundation and American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Extends Through Summer 2024
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2023

Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG will extend performances through Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Celebrates Surprise Cast Album Release
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023

The New Broadway Cast Recording of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG is out tonight Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 12:01AM ET. See the cast celebrate their surprise cast album release!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PACIFIC OVERTURES at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released all new rehearsal photos for their co-production with the Umeda Arts Theater of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures.