Video Roundup: Meet the West End's Newest Elphaba, Lucie Jones
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling
- Nov 18, 2021
Lucie Jones is no stranger to the theater-- she's graced the West End stage in shows like Les Miserables, Waitress, and more! We're rounding up some amazing musical theatre performances from Jones ahead of her stint as the Wicked Witch of the West. Which one is your favorite?
Louise And Sophie Desmarais Provide Financial Support For The Artistic Vision Of The OM
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 30, 2021
Just hours before its season-opener concert, the Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) has received a donation of an unprecedented generosity from Louise and Sophie Desmarais. Donating a total of $2.5 million over 10 years to support the vision of the Orchestre and its conductor, they have become Artistic Development Patrons of the OM.
BWW Review: THE THEATRE CHANNEL EPISODE 4
by Eleni Cashell
- Dec 23, 2020
The fourth Theatre Channel episode features West End stars including Matt Croke, Zizi Strallen and Cassidy Janson singing festive musical numbers.
BWW Review: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Virtual Concert, Hope Mill Theatre
by Jenny Ell
- Apr 30, 2020
Last weekend saw an online celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein's music by Hope Mill Theatre. Not only is this an opportunity to raise money for a relatively new performance space in these testing times, but it is also a chance to appreciate the duo's wonderful work.
Flashback: LEND ME A TENOR at the Gielgud Theatre
by Caroline Cronin
- Apr 9, 2020
It's a strange old time right now, with our beloved theatre community mourning the loss of jobs, of creative outlets, and of the human connections that theatre is so brilliant at creating. This collective grief is felt over at BroadwayWorld UK too, and we want to do what we can to continue celebrating the industry we love so much, so we've launched a series of features that celebrate musicals and plays from days gone by.
Nic Greenshields, Katie Hall, and More Join LES MISERABLES Tour
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 18, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schonberg musical "LES MISERABLES" is already set to break records ahead of opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 3 November 2018.
BWW Review: SPAMILTON, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Marianka Swain
- Jul 25, 2018
Gerard Alessandrini is not throwing away his shot. The creator of satirical revue Forbidden Broadway realised that the unprecedented success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical warranted a standalone show, and thus Spamilton was born. A 2016 Off-Broadway hit, the affectionate spoof now follows Hamilton over the pond.
BWW Interview: Damian Humbley Talks SPAMILTON
by Marianka Swain
- Jul 17, 2018
Australian actor Damian Humbley's past work includes Merrily We Roll Along, The Woman in White and The Last 5 Years. He's currently starring in Spamilton, an affectionate spoof of the all-conquering Hamilton, at Menier Chocolate Factory.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Leads July's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain
- Jul 5, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new theatrical epic to Shakespeare and musical spoof, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Casting For The UK Premiere Of Gerard Alessandrini's SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 12, 2018
With the UK premiere of The Gronholm Method running at the Menier, Travesties running on Broadway and The Color Purple on tour in the US, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the cast for UK premiere of Gerard Alessandrini's Spamilton: An American Parody which opens at the theatre on 24 July, with previews from 12 July and runs until 8 September. Alessandrini directs Marc Akinfolarin, Jason Denton, Eddie Elliott, Liam Tamne and Julie Yammanee, with special guests Sophie-Louise Dann and Damian Humbley. The production renews Alessandrini's collaboration with the Menier following Forbidden Broadway which ran both at the theatre and in the West End.
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