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Review: BOOK PRESENTATION CASPAR RICHTERS MEMOIRS at DAS VINDOBONA
by Martin Ganeider on November 27, 2024 in Austria

Caspar Richter, the long-time musical director of the most valuable musical orchestra in Europe, the VBW Orchestra, who left us in February 2023, was working on his memoirs with author Christine Piswanger-Richter, to release the final work on September 16, his 80th birthday. It would have been a pleasure, but Richter left our theatrical world and passed away in February 2023.

Video: First Look at Non-Replica BILLY ELLIOT at the Royal Danish Theatre
by Michael Major on December 16, 2024 in Denmark

Watch a first look video at the Royal Danish Theatre's new non-replica production of Billy Elliot in Copenhagen. Elton John and Lee Hall's award-winning musical adaptation of the famous film has been a global success.

JUMPPATYTOT Comes to Tampereen Teatteri
by Stephi Wild on December 30, 2024 in Finland

Jumppatytöt on entisten voimistelijoiden matka menneisiin ja nykyisiin kehoihin – harjoittelun, kilpailun, vertailun, arvioinnin, ilon, kauneuden, yhteisöllisyyden ja vertaisuuden äärelle.

Review: LA HAINE at La Seine Musicale
by Patrick Honoré on January 04, 2025 in France

An incandescent adaptation of the cult French movie. Not just an adaptation, 'La Haine' is a reinvention: an immersive blend of theater, music, dance, cinema, and new media.

DIDO AND AENEAS Comes to La Monnaie This Week
by Stephi Wild on January 02, 2025 in Germany

Sur base de l’incontournable opéra baroque de Henry Purcell, la chorégraphe Blanca Li revisite le mythe de Didon et Énée pour dix danseurs et danseuses dans ce spectacle résolument contemporain.

Works of Brian Friel to Be Celebrated Across Ireland in Five-Day Festival
by Stephi Wild on January 03, 2025 in Ireland

A five-year celebration of playwright Brian Friel will come to Ireland beginning in 2025. FrielDays – a Homecoming will feature readings of the works of the late playwright, who died in 2015.

WICKED Star Willemijn Verkaik Lends Voice to Idina Menzel in German & Dutch Dubs
by Joshua Wright on December 12, 2024 in Netherlands

Willemijn Verkaik has once again lent her powerful voice to Idina Menzel in the German and Dutch adaptations of the Wicked film. Verkaik, who originated the role of Elphaba in the Dutch and German productions, returns to OZ dubbing a cameo sequence during 'One Short Day.'

Review: LES MISÉRABLES - ARENA WORLD TOUR at Oslo Spektrum
by Christian Ranke on December 06, 2024 in Norway

The Arena World Tour of Les Misérables delivers an experience that is as powerful as it is visually arresting, showcasing a stellar cast, impressive set design, and evocative lighting. While there are some challenges in terms of the performance format and staging, the level of talent on display is undeniable, making it a show that fans of the musical, new and old, will want to experience.

Review: THE SNOW QUEEN at Wroclaw Opera
by Natalia Jarczynska on December 22, 2024 in Poland

What did our critic think of THE SNOW QUEEN at Wroclaw Opera?

MADAME BOVARY is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild on December 16, 2024 in Prague

Madame Bovary is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. Performances continue through next year. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL UK Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild on January 03, 2025 in Scotland

All new rehearsal photos have been released for BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL, which starts its UK Tour at the Edinburgh Playhouse next week. Check out the photos here!

Albert Bolea, Sylvia Parejo y Ana San Martín intepretarán Clásicos de los Musicales en el Palau
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez on January 03, 2025 in Spain

La Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès, bajo la batuta de Marc Timón, presenta una selección de los títulos más emblemáticos.

KATTPROMENADEN Comes to Dramaten This Week
by Stephi Wild on December 30, 2024 in Sweden

Varje dag går de på promenad tillsammans, katten och människan. Katten låter oftast människan gå först och de går alltid samma runda. Men en dag känner inte katten riktigt för att göra som människan vill.

CARMEN is Now Playing at Theatre Basel
by Stephi Wild on December 16, 2024 in Switzerland

Carmen is now playing at Theatre Basel. This is an opéra comique in four acts by Georges Bizet with text by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy after the novella by Prosper Mérimée.

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Top 2025 BAFTA Film Awards Longlist
by Stephi Wild on January 03, 2025 in UK / West End

The longlist has been announced for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Wicked is listed in 10 categories, including for Best Film.