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Review Roundup: West End's ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES is currently in previews at London's Shaftsbury Theatre, led by Justin Lee Collins, Shayne Ward, Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett and Simon Lipkin. The production officially opened on September 27. The cast is rounded out by: Ja'Keith Gill, Rohan Tickell, Jodie Jacobs, Sandy Moffat Nathan Amzi, Natalie Andreou, Grant Anthony, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Cordelia Farnworth, Ian McIntosh, Twinnie-Lee Moore, Jamie Muscato, Andrew Spillett, Zizi Strallen, Amy Thornton and Dylan Turner. (more...)

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: September 10-16

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at West End's ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES THE MUSICAL is currently in previews at London's Shaftsbury Theatre, led by Justin Lee Collins, Shayne Ward, Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett and Simon Lipkin. The production officially opens on September 27. (more...)

Damian Humbley, Jenna Russell and More to Lead Menier Chocolate Factory's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Following its past sold-out Christmas musicals (Sunday in the Park with George, Little Shop of Horrors, La Cage aux Folles, A Little Night Music, Sweet Charity and Pippin), Menier Chocolate Factory announces the casting for its hugely anticipated revival of the Sondheim / Furth musical Merrily We Roll Along as its Christmas 2012 show. (more...)

Richard Stumpf Appointed President of Imagem Music USA

Richard Stumpf has been appointed President of Imagem Music USA, the American branch of the pop music publishing company owned by Imagem. André de Raaff is CEO of Imagem, which also owns the giant publishing brands Rodgers & Hammerstein and Boosey & Hawkes. De Raaff announced Stumpf's appointment, which starts immediately. (more...)

The Strallen Dynasty Continues at the Wyvern Theatre December 10

Sasi Strallen will follow in the foot-steps of her theatrical relatives this Christmas, playing the title role in The Wyvern Theatre's hilarious pantomime Cinderella. (more...)

Marilia Pera Directs New Brazilian Musical: THE GIRL IN THE RED BIKINI

MARILIA PERA, one of the living legends of the Brazilian Theatre (she was the first woman in the whole world to play the Ben Vereen role in a production of Pippin)directs A GAROTA DO BIQUINI VERMELHO (GIRL IN THE RED BIKINI),a Brazilian bio-musical about Sonia Mamede- a legendary Brazilian movie, musical theatre and television star. (more...)

Review Roundup: Menier Chocolate Factory's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG - All the Reviews!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG began performances 16 November 2012 - 23 February 2013. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, with triple Olivier award winner Maria Friedman are making her professional directorial debut at the Chocolate Factory. (more...)

First Look: Umbers, Humbley, Gabrielle And Strallen In MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG!

The first pictures from Merrily We Roll Along at the Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Maria Friedman (more...)

Boosey & Hawkes Announces ACQUISITION OF OSVALDO GOLIJOV COPYRIGHTS

Boosey & Hawkes, an Imagem Company, is proud to announce it has purchased Ytalianna Music Publishing LLC, including the acquisition of worldwide copyrights to all published works by the celebrated Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov. The new core publishing and copyright acquisition places Golijov alongside Boosey & Hawkes' remarkable roster of distinguished composers, including modern masters such as Bartók, Copland, and Stravinsky, as well as leading contemporary figures such as John Adams, Louis Andriessen, Elliott Carter, and Steve Reich. The relationship between Golijov and Boosey & Hawkes began in July 2009, when Golijov signed an exclusive agreement for representation of his existing catalog and future works. (more...)

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Opens at the Menier Chocolate Factory, November 16

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG begins performances 16 November 2012 - 23 February 2013. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, with triple Olivier award winner Maria Friedman are making her professional directorial debut at the Chocolate Factory. (more...)

Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett, Simon Lipkin et al. Join Justin Lee Collins and Shayne Ward in the West End's ROCK OF AGES!

ROCK OF AGES THE MUSICAL, the hit musical comedy has announced the full cast line up, as Justin Lee Collins and Shayne Ward are joined by West End stars Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett, Simon Lipkin and more. (more...)

Bobby Cronin's THE CONCRETE JUNGLE World Premiere Plays London's Arts Educational School thru June 16

The Concrete Jungle, an original work from American composer Bobby Cronin opened at the Studio Theatre of London's Arts Educational School on 8th June, 2012, and runs until the 16th June, 2012. The show follows the lives and loves of a group of young singletons who have just moved to New York City as they share stories in their local bar, 'The Concrete Jungle'. (more...)

The Strallen Dynasty Continues at the Wyvern Theatre December 10

Sasi Strallen will follow in the foot-steps of her theatrical relatives this Christmas, playing the title role in The Wyvern Theatre's hilarious pantomime Cinderella. (more...)

FLASH SPECIAL: We Can CAN-CAN Again! A Parisian Cole Porter Celebration

With news coming late this week of a revised and reworked edition of the Cole Porter/Abe Burrows Golden Age musical CAN-CAN aiming for a reading in October and the possibility of a potential major production thereafter, now seems like a tres bien moment in time to glance back at the underappreciated charms of this alluring, Paris-set show. Plus, from Gwen Verdon, Patti LuPone, Eartha Kitt, Shirley MacLaine and Chita Rivera to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Kelly Clarkson, MAD MEN's Christina Hendricks and many more, this clip collection has more than just an errant bright bulb or two to add to the already magnificent and romantic sights of the city of lights. (more...)

Damian Humbley, Jenna Russell and More Set to Star in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at London's Menier Chocolate Factory

Casting has been announced for Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, with triple Olivier award winner Maria Friedman making her professional directorial debut at the Chocolate Factory. Previews begin Nov. 16, with official opening Nov. 28, and running through Feb. 23, 2013. (more...)

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Announces West End Transfer

Following a sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre for 12 weeks only 100 stalls and dress circle seats at Ł25 available for every performance until 1 June* (more...)

The Strallen Dynasty Continues at the Wyvern Theatre December 10

Sasi Strallen will follow in the foot-steps of her theatrical relatives this Christmas, playing the title role in The Wyvern Theatre's hilarious pantomime Cinderella. (more...)

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Begins Rehearsal in London!

ROCK OF AGES THE MUSICAL is headed to London led by Justin Lee Collins, Shayne Ward, Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett and Simon Lipkin. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: MERRILY Prepares For West End Transfer!

The full cast is announced today as rehearsals begin for the West End transfer of the stunning Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Sondheim/ Furth musical Merrily We Roll Along. Directed by triple Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman, previews begin at the Harold Pinter Theatre on Tuesday 23rd April. (more...)