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Review: A Dazzling, Inventive Adaptation Of Sondheim's COMPANY Lights Up The Room And Our Hearts At Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Jan 12, 2024

What did our critic think of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's COMPANY at Straz Center For The Performing Arts?

Review: COMPANY at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jan 4, 2024

Company returns to the Orpheum stage but it's likely not the show you remember! A 1970 muscial with music and lyrics by the late great Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, Company has been transformed since its revival, which is what Memphis audiences are witnessing this week. 

Photos: SYLVIA Starring Beverley Knight Opens at The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023

The company of Sylvia and friends celebrated the world premiere of the show last night at The Old Vic. Sylvia is an Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company production in association with Sadler’s Wells. The show runs until 8th April. See photos from opening night!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal or SYLVIA at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the highly anticipated world premiere of the musical Sylvia, directed and choreographed by Kate Prince and starring Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst.

The Old Vic Announces World Premiere of SYLVIA, Starring Beverley Knight
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 6, 2022

Today, The Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, in association with Sadler’s Wells, announce the highly anticipated world premiere of the hip hop musical Sylvia, directed and choreographed by Kate Prince and starring Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst

BWW Feature: THE BIRTHDAY MONTH / SONDHEIM 1 - Five productions that we won't forget
by Matt Wolf - Mar 15, 2021

Last week, we acknowledged the forthcoming birthday of Andrew Lloyd Webber via a look back at five defining London stagings of his work. This time, we offer the same tribute to Stephen Sondheim, with whom Lloyd Webber, 18 years Sondheim's junior, shares a birthdate of March 22: on that day, the great man turns 91.

BWW Interview: Adam Blanshay Chats THE THEATRE CHANNEL
by Fiona Scott - Jan 18, 2021

Adam Blanshay is a Tony Award-nominated Producer, behind London productions such as Notre Dame de Paris, Waitress and Come From Away. We spoke to Blanshay about The Theatre Channel and where it’s going next!

BWW Review: THE THEATRE CHANNEL EPISODE 3
by Eleni Cashell - Nov 29, 2020

The Theatre Channel is back with a third episode with rock numbers from the musicals. It features Shan Ako, Alex Gaumond, Rob Houchen, Francesca Jackson, Aisha Jawando and John Owen-Jones.

Full Cast Announced For UK Tour Of WHAT'S IN A NAME?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2020

Emma Carter (Temple) will complete the cast of the UK Tour of international hit comedy What's In A Name?, adapted and directed by Jeremy Sams from the award-winning French film and stage sensation, Le Prènom, by Matthew Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière.

Further Venues Now On Sale For The First UK Tour Of WHAT'S IN A NAME
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2020

Further venues are now on sale for the first UK Tour of international hit comedy What's In A Name?, adapted and directed by Jeremy Sams from the award winning French film and stage sensation, Le Prènom, by Matthew Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière.

WHAT'S IN A NAME? Extends UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2019

Further venues are now on sale for the first UK Tour of international hit comedy What's In A Name?, adapted and directed by Jeremy Sams from the award-winning French film and stage sensation, Le Prènom, by Matthew Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière.

BWW Review: WHAT'S IN A NAME?, Nuffield Southampton Theatres
by Jo Fisher - Nov 20, 2019

We all know that you should never judge a book by its cover a?' but should you ever judge a person by their name? This is the question posed to us in What's In A Name?, which has landed at Nuffield Southampton Theatres at the end of its first-ever UK tour.

BWW Review: WHAT'S IN A NAME?, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 13, 2019

In a world where it is now normal to name your baby Bear, Apple and Denim, it is interesting for a play to explore if a person's name reflect who they really are. In Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière's 2010 comedy Le Prénom, a group of friends is challenged when one couple's decision about what they will name their child causes controversy, arguments and even violence. Translated into English by Jeremy Sams (who also directs), What's in a Name? was a hit play, a film and is now revived for a second time in the UK.

BWW Review: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Nov 7, 2019

Following on from their celebration of all things Queen in October, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra last night returned to the Royal Albert Hall for a night of modern musical magic. Conducted by Richard Balcombe, the orchestra performed an incredible range of songs from modern-day shows - ranging from screen-to-stage adaptations and jukebox hits, to completely original musicals. Stage star Bonnie Langford (currently in the West End production of 9 to 5) was there to oversee the evening's events, and was joined by soloists Alex Gaumond, Celinde Schoenmaker, Louise Dearman and Ben Forster, as well as the ArtsEd Ensemble.

London Musical Theatre Orchestra Announces Lead Cast Members For A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2019

Following the announcement that London Musical Theatre Orchestra are heading out on a UK tour with A Night At The Musicals, opening at Royal & Derngate, Northampton on 22nd October, LMTO are thrilled to reveal that the cast will include Emma Hatton (Wicked / We Will Rock You/ Evita), Barry Keenan (LMTO's A Christmas Carol / Walk Like A Man), Emma Kingston (In The Heights / Les Misérables / Grease) and Luke McCall (The Phantom of the Opera / Les Misérables).

Photo Flash: First Look at WHAT'S IN A NAME?
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019

Get a first look at What's In A Name? featuring Joe Thomas (The Inbetweeners, Fresh Meat), Bo Poraj (Miranda, Musketeers), Laura Patch (Afterlife, Star Stories), Summer Strallen(Top Hat, Young Frankenstein) and Alex Gaumond (Company, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Matilda). 

Full Casting Confirmed For WHAT'S IN A NAME at Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2019

Full casting has been confirmed for the witty, razor sharp What's In A Name which is to play at Theatre Royal, Glasgow next month.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of WHAT'S IN A NAME? UK Tour
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2019

Get a first look at the cast of What's In A Name? has been released today, before they hit the road this September in the new touring production of the international hit comedy.

INBETWEENERS' Joe Thomas Comes to Theatre Royal in WHAT'S IN A NAME?
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2019

Joe Thomas, best known for his role in E4's The Inbetweeners, is to star in a play at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.

London Musical Theatre Orchestra Announces A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2019

Following sell-out performances of their London shows, the London Musical Theatre Orchestra are heading out on a UK tour with A Night At The Musicals, opening at Royal & Derngate, Northampton. This spectacular evening features hits from Broadway and film, bigger and better than you've ever heard them before.