Elinor Collett

Michael Ball Extends Run in 'Hairspray' Until April 2009

Michael Ball has extended his run playing the role of 'Edna Turnblad' in the smash hit award-winning musical 'HAIRSPRAY' by another six months. He will now be starring in the role until Saturday 25 April 2009, marking the longest continuing contract that Michael, one of the UK's leading stage stars, has ever performed.

Hairspray Leads London's Olivier Nominations with 11

The nominations were just released for the 2008 Olivier Awards and Haispray is leading the pack with 11 nominations.

Michael Ball Extends Run as Edna in West End 'Hairspray' thru Oct. 2008

Michael Ball has extended his run in the hugely popular role of 'Edna Turnblad' in the smash hit award-winning musical Hairspray by six months. He will now be starring in the role until Saturday 25 October 2008.

Full Cast Announced for West End 'Hairspray'

The premiere West End cast of the smash hit multi-award winning Broadway musical Hairspray has been announced. Michael Ball will star as Edna Turnblad, Mel Smith as Wilbur Turnblad, Leanne Jones as Tracy Turnblad and Ben James-Ellis as Link Larkin . Hairspray open at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Tuesday October 30, following previews from October 11.

Yvette Robinson to Succeed Ruthie Henshall in London Woman in White

The Woman in White to Close in London on February 25

Following a successful London run of 19 months, the hit musical 'THE WOMAN IN WHITE' will close at the Palace Theatre on Saturday 25 February.

More Casting Announced for Broadway Woman in White

More casting has been set for the upcoming Broadway production of The Woman in White, which will open at the Marquis Theatre on November 17th and will star Maria Friedman and Michael Ball

Michael Ball Expected for Broadway Woman in White

Confirming rumors online and off that have been swirling for months, Variety reports that the star is expected to sign imminently.

Woman in White Am Ex Tix On Sale Aug. 10, General on Sept. 10

Holders of an American Express card can order tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White beginning on August 10th, while general tix go on sale on September 10th

Adam Brazier Cast as Walter in Bway Woman in White

Canadian actor Adam Brazier has been cast as romantic lead Walter in the upcoming Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White

Callow to Play Count Fosco in London Woman in White

Actor/director/writer Simon Callow will replace Anthony Andrews as Count Fosco in the West End production of The Woman in White

Preview Date Now Set for Broadway Woman in White

The Woman in White now has a preview date attached to its upcoming Broadway run; it will start performances on October 28th and open on November 17th

Woman in White Ushers in Henshall and Other New Stars, July 11

Along with Ruthie Henshall, Damian Humbley, Alexandra Silber, Michael Cormick and Elinor Collett will take over roles in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White, beginning July 11th