Anita Louise Combe

A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024

Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.

'One Night Only' To Reunite Original West End Cast and Creatives of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2020

Following last months successful debut of the 'One Night Only' Reunion series with the musical 'From Here To Eternity', SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio have joined forces again to present their next event on Thursday 20th August at 7:30pm (BST).

JUST ANOTHER LOVE STORY Brings Sondheim's Love Songs to Above the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2018

Ray Rackham Theatrical, in association with London Theatre Workshop, is delighted to announce its next show will be an evening concert celebration of Stephen Sondheim's love songs, "Just Another Love Story".

Photo Flash: Oliver Savile, Ashleigh Gray, Suzie Mathers and More Star in COMPANY in Aberdeen
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at brand new production of the iconic Broadway musical Company are released today, Thursday 1 February, as the show opens for its exclusive run at Aberdeen Arts Centre from 1 - 10 February. Check them out below!

TV: Check out a sneak peek of COMPANY rehearsals
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 1, 2018

A sneak peek of COMPANY rehearsals at Aberdeen Arts Centre.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look and Listen at Rehearsals For COMPANY at Aberdeen Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2018

Listen in to some of the most memorable songs from Sondheim's Company, sung by a cast of West End stars who will bring the show to life in its exclusive run at Aberdeen Arts Centre from 1 10 February.

Photo Flash: Aberdeen Arts Centre and David Adkin present COMPANY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2018

Audiences can today enjoy the first glimpse of a brand new production of the iconic Broadway musical Company as rehearsal images are released 2 weeks before the show begins its exclusive run at Aberdeen Arts Centre from 1 10 February.

Stephen Sondheim's Iconic Musical COMPANY Comes To Aberdeen Arts Centre In February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2017

Following Aberdeen Arts Centre's 2016 smash hit production of Cabaret, the award-winning team returns with a brand new production of the iconic Broadway musical, Company, with support from Aberdeen City Council. From the legendary composer of Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods comes a dark comedy about life, love and marriage.

BroadwayWorld UK Awards 2017: Gary Naylor's Nominations - Pt. 1
by Gary Naylor - Sep 20, 2017

Picking out the best of UK theatre over the past 12 months is a curious task - akin to judging avocado pears against conference pears, we're comparing like with like only in the broadest sense. So, with that necessary caveat, here are some of my nominations for the BroadwayWorld UK Awards 2017.

Nominees to be Announced for The Curtain Up Show Album Of The Year 2016 in Association with Todaytix
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2016

Nominees for The Curtain Up Show Album of the Year 2016 in association with TodayTix will be revealed live on Resonance FM this Friday at 4.00pm GMT.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Charing Cross Theatre's RAGTIME in the West End
by Stage Tube - Nov 8, 2016

Following the critically acclaimed, sell out production of Titanic, Thom Southerland, Artistic Director of the Charing Cross Theatre directs a new production of Ragtime, playing for a strictly limited season. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

BWW Review: RAGTIME, Charing Cross Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 18, 2016

Gary Naylor sees a magnificently realised revival of a show that has never been more relevant since the novel was published in 1975.

Photo Flash: Charing Cross Theatre's RAGTIME Opens in London
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 17, 2016

Following the critically acclaimed, sell out production of Titanic, Thom Sutherland, Artistic Director of the Charing Cross Theatre directs a new production of Ragtime, playing for a strictly limited season. 

Something Is Beginning! RAGTIME to Open in London Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2016

It was the music of something beginning... Ragtime, the landmark Broadway musical, will play the Charing Cross Theatre (The Arches, Villiers Street), in London's West End, beginning October 8th and run through December 10th in a strictly limited engagement. Opening night is set for October 17th.

STAGE TUBE: Anita Louise Combe Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME
by Stage Tube - Sep 20, 2016

Earl Carpenter, who starred in the West End and on Broadway as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Inspector Javert in Les Miserables, and West End star Anita Louise Combe, Tessie Tura in Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre and both Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago, head the cast of a major new actor-musician production of RAGTIME at Charing Cross Theatre. Click below to watch Anita Louise Combe, as Mother, singing RAGTIME's 'Back To Before' in the recording studio!

RAGTIME Releases Its First Picture - Meet Coalhouse Walker Jr.
by Liz Cearns - Sep 19, 2016

Ako Mitchell stars as Harlem musician Coalhouse Walker Jr., one of the central characters in the musical 'Ragtime'. This stunning new actor-musician version, with a cast led by West End and Broadway stars EARL CARPENTER and  ANITA LOUISE COMB, will follow critically acclaimed 'Titanic' as the second in-house production at Charing Cross Theatre.

Earl Carpenter and Anita Louise Combe Lead RAGTIME at Charing Cross Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Aug 22, 2016

Earl Carpenter, who starred in the West End and on Broadway as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Inspector Javert in Les Miserables, and West End star Anita Louise Combe, Tessie Tura in Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre and both Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago, are to head the cast of a major new actor-musician production of RAGTIME.

West End's GYPSY, Starring Imelda Staunton, Closes Today; Broadway Next?
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2015

Jonathan Kent's five-star production of Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton as Rose has its final performance today 28 November 2015, as previously announced.

Scoop: Talks Underway to Bring GYPSY Starring Imelda Staunton to Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 27, 2015

More good news, Baz Bamingboye reports in the UK Daily Mail that Broadway could indeed be next, writing 'We are actively pursuing and trying to work out the right way to go to New York with Imelda in Gypsy,' said Michael Harrison, who produced the show with David Ian. The Jonathan Kent production recouped its costs and made a profit for investors which (as we know) doesn't happen with every musical production.' He also notes '

Official: West End GYPSY Starring Imelda Staunton Is Being Filmed for Broadcast by BBC
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2015

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, plans have been underway for the BBC to film the London production of Gypsy this month, and now the news is official. According to the theatre's official Facebook page, equipment is in place to record the show for a later broadcast .