Review: IDENTICAL, Nottingham Playhouse
by Laura Lott - Aug 3, 2022
From Erich Kastner's classic 1949 novel, to the 1961 movie starring Hayley Mills and the 1998 remake featuring Lindsay Lohan, The Parent Trap has been delighting families for generations. Its newest incarnation comes in the form of this charming new musical, produced by Kenny Wax and directed by Trevor Nunn.
Photos: First Look at IDENTICAL, Based on THE PARENT TRAP
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022
Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!
Photos: See Emily Tierney, James Darch & More in Rehearsals for Trevor Nunn-Directed IDENTICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2022
Identical is based on the novel ‘The Parent Trap’ by Erich Kästner, which inspired the Disney films featuring Hayley Mills in 1961 and Lindsay Lohan in 1998. Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Broadway Catch Up: May 14 - Laura Michelle Kelly, Rob McClure, Sierra Boggess, Christine Baranski, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020
Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Laura Michelle Kelly, Rob McClure, Sierra Boggess, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christine Baranski, and more!
EUGENIUS! Musical Fundraiser Performance To Be Streamed Online
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2020
With the theatre industry in an unprecedented position and venues closed across the UK due to the COVID - 19 outbreak, industry leaders are creatively seeking ways to support theatre and bring it directly to you - at home. Following their hugely popular run at the Other Palace in 2018, the out-of-this-world British musical Eugenius! will release the full archive footage of the show online on Friday 20th March at 7pm in order to raise money for Acting for Others and provide some much-needed relief to those self-isolating.
Where To Get Your Cultural Fix Online
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 19, 2020
As we all adjust to the new, strange reality, online entertainment and education has become even more vital. There are a wave of new initiatives and offers coming in all the time, but here is a short guide of where to start in your online theatre and entertainment fix.
EUGENIUS! is Available Online In Aid Of Acting For Others
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2020
Following their hugely popular run at the Other Palace in 2018, the out-of-this-world British musical Eugenius! will release the full archive footage of the show online on Friday 20th March at 7pm in order to raise money for Acting for Others and provide some much-needed relief to those self-isolating.
Photo Flash: CLUB TROPICANA THE MUSICAL Opens At London's New Wimbledon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2019
Club Tropicana The Musical by Michael Gyngell, a summer adventure of love in the sun, with a soundtrack of smash-hit pop classics all performed live on stage. It takes a fun-packed trip back in time to the electric 80's when hair was big, shoulders were padded, girls (and boys) just wanted to have fun and mobile phones were shaped like bricks and weighed a tonne!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with CLUB TROPICANA THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jan 22, 2019
Get a sneak peek at rehearsals for the world premiere production of CLUB TROPICANA THE MUSICAL by Michael Gyngell, a summer adventure of love in the sun, with a soundtrack of smash-hit pop classics all performed live on stage at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday 29 April - Saturday 4 May 2019.
Joe McElderry Returns To Wolverhampton In CLUB TROPICANA the Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2018
Star casting is announced today for the world premiere of CLUB TROPICANA THE MUSICAL by Michael Gyngell, a summer adventure of love in the sun, with a soundtrack of smash-hit pop classics all performed live on stage at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday 29 April - Saturday 4 May 2019.
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at EUGENIUS! at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2018
Written by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins, 'EUGENIUS!' tells the story of Eugene, a teenage boy whose nightly dreams of a distant world of heroes and villains may just be the ticket to him creating his very own comic book movie in Hollywood. Joined by his best friends 'Janey' and 'Feris', our comic writing genius must discover the true meaning of growing up, finding the superhero within, saving the world from both earthbound villains and possibly those from distant galaxies, and along the way, falling in love.
SYLVIA Leads September's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Sep 2, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new hip-hop history lesson to Pinter and Shakespeare, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
TV Exclusive: Joanne Clifton Performs New EUGENIUS! Song 'Hands Up'
by Marianka Swain - Aug 30, 2018
Get a first look at 'Hands Up', the brand new song addition to the much-loved Eugenius! score. It's an empowering new number for the show's female superhero, performed on the official album by musical theatre star and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Joanne Clifton, and played at The Other Palace from 1 September by Emily Tierney. Watch the video below!