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National Theatre Will No Longer Broadcast HEX in Cinemas
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2021

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Hex, which was set to be broadcast to cinemas as a National Theatre Live from 17 March, will no longer be filmed due to cancelations because of  Covid-19.

Photos: First Look at HEX at the National Theatre!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2021

The National Theatre has today released a first look at Hex, a new musical based on Sleeping Beauty which is currently open for previews in the Olivier theatre.

LISTEN: The National Theatre Releases Three Songs From HEX, and Confirms Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2021

The National Theatre has today released studio recordings of three songs and confirmed the full cast for its upcoming new musical Hex, a vividly original retelling of Sleeping Beauty that will open in the Olivier theatre for previews on 4 December.

National Theatre Will Resume Full Capacity Performances From 26 July
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2021

Extra tickets go on sale to the public from Monday 19 July. Tickets for The Normal Heart, East is East, Manor and Hex on sale to the public from Friday 30 July. Learn more about all of the upcoming productions here!

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 Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE, Royal Albert Hall
by Fiona Scott - Apr 18, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber continues to indulge theatre lovers in lockdown with his generous weekly stream of one his works on the dedicated The Shows Must Go On YouTube channel to raise money for charity. This week's offering is the 25th-anniversary performance of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall and live-streamed in cinemas in 2011. 

BWW Review: PETER PAN, Troubadour White City Theatre
by Jonathan Marshall - Aug 1, 2019

The new Troubadour White City Theatre becomes Neverland as the timeless tale of Peter Pan flies into West London.

Rialto Chatter: Could COMPANY Be Coming To Broadway With Patti LuPone Next Season?
by Alan Henry - Jul 8, 2019

Could COMPANY be making the way to Broadway next season with Patti LuPone recreating her award winner performance of Joanne?

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Sally Cookson's PETER PAN at Troubadour White City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2019

Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre's production of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan, ahead of its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.

Rialto Chatter: Marianne Elliot COMPANY Currently 'In Talks' For Broadway Transfer
by Rialto Chatter - Jun 27, 2019

Marianne Elliot's acclaimed gender bent production of Stephen Sondheimn and George Furth's Company, is currently in talks for a Broadway transfer.

Cast Announced For The National Theatre's Transfer Of PETER PAN To Troubadour White City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2019

Today the National Theatre announced the 24 strong cast of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan as rehearsals get underway for its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.

Winners Of The 2019 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year And Stiles + Drewe Prize Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2019

Winners of the 13th annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY) and the 12th annual Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize were announced last night at a gala held at Theatre Royal Haymarket, hosted by Joanna Riding. The gala saw twelve student competitors each perform a Stephen Sondheim song, and a Best New Song Prize entrant written by members of Mercury Musical Developments. The winner of this year's SSSSPOTY award was Stuart Thompson from LAMDA, who performed Franklin Shepard, Inc and My Thing. Theo Jamieson was awarded the Stiles + Drewe Prize for his original song Words/Amazing.

VIDEO: Patti LuPone and More Talk Reimagining COMPANY for the West End
by Alan Henry - Apr 4, 2019

The world is gearing up to watch the biggest night in London Theatre, The Olivier Awards! In anticipation, watch below as Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig, Jonathan Bailey, and Richard Fleeshman talk reimagining this show in this revolutionary West End production.

Physical Cast Recording Of West End COMPANY Drops Today
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2019

Marianne Elliot's acclaimed revival of Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY will get a physical cast recording release today!

VIDEO: Watch the Full COMPANY Episode of DOCUMENTARY NOW!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2019

The Stephen Sondheim-themed episode of Documentary Now!, parodying D.A. Pennebaker's classic making-of Company documentary, aired last night! The episode, titled 'Original Cast Album: Co-Op,' can be watched in full here!

Patti LuPone Covers Set Breakdown During Performance of COMPANY
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2019

Last night's performance of Company in London encountered quite a hiccup when the set broke down and a cover performer took ill. Patti LuPone brought her show-must-go-on spirit to the audience and performed a quick number.

Paddy O'Connell to Host COMPANY Post-Show Q&A with Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig & Marianne Elliott
by Julie Musbach - Feb 4, 2019

To celebrate last week's successful release of the cast recording as well as two prestigious Critics' Circle Awards for Marianne Elliott's critically acclaimed production ofCompany, broadcaster Paddy O'Connell will be hosting a post-show Q and A at the Gielgud Theatre, with two of the show's stars - Rosalie Craig, who plays the central role of Bobbie and Patti LuPone, who plays Joanne.

West End COMPANY to Release Cast Album February 1
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019

The digital download and streaming release of COMPANY - 2018 London Cast Recording for, are available Friday, 1st February 2019.

New London Cast Recording of COMPANY Available for Download and Streaming at Midnight
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2019

The COMPANY - 2018 London Cast Recording will be available for digital download and streaming on Friday, 1st February 2019.

COMPANY London Cast Recording Will Get February 1 Release
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, a cast recording is in the works for Marianne Elliott's gender-bending production of Company, which is currently running in the West End at the Gielgud Theatre. The album will officially arrive digitally on February 1, 2019!