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Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean's New Musical MAIDEN VOYAGE Will Have Workshop at The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

 New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.

Review: OKLAHOMA! IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Mica Blackwell - Aug 21, 2024

Oh, what a beautiful evening indeed! Oklahoma! In Concert is a triumphant celebration of the musical's 80-year legacy and lasting impact over musical theatre. With a star-studded cast who bring freshness to the iconic roles with an edge of familiarity, there’s no better way for Oklahoma! to return to its original London home.

Photos: Phil Dunster, Zizi Strallen, and More in Rehearsal For OKLAHOMA! IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! IN CONCERT which will play three performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 August. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set For RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

Further casting has been announced for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! in Concert, which returns to its original West End home, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August.

Review Roundup: THE WITCHES Opens at The National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

Read the reviews for The Witches at The National Theatre.

Matthew Harvey Releases Debut Album 'Whatever Happens Next'
by Michael Major - Nov 20, 2023

Whatever Happens Next features Eloise Davies (SpongeBob Squarepants, Be More Chill, Bonnie & Clyde), Hadley Fraser (Les Miserables, City of Angels, 2:22 A Ghost Story), Ahmed Hamad (The Colour Purple, The Addams Family, Rumi), Tyrone Huntley (Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly!), Irvine Iqbal (Rumi, Broken Wings), and more.

Matthew Harvey to Release Debut Musical Theatre Album With Hadley Fraser, Eloise Davies & More
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023

Whatever Happens Next features Eloise Davies (SpongeBob Squarepants, Be More Chill, Bonnie & Clyde), Hadley Fraser (Les Miserables, City of Angels, 2:22 A Ghost Story), Ahmed Hamad (The Colour Purple, The Addams Family, Rumi), Tyrone Huntley (Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly!), Irvine Iqbal (Rumi, Broken Wings), and more.

Cast Set For THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

Casting has been set for Roald Dahl's The Witches, coming to the National Theatre in November. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!

Review: COME FALL IN LOVE - THE DDLJ MUSICAL Brings a Bollywood Classic Adaption to The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Sep 16, 2022

The  Old Globe invites you to COME FALL IN LOVE - THE DDLJ MUSICAL,  their new musical adaption that has a charismatic cast, and is genuinely funny, with staging, costumes, and choreography that bring cinematic Bollywood to life on the Old Globe stage. COME FALL IN LOVE is playing at The Old Globe through October 16th.

Photos: First Look at COME FALL IN LOVE - THE DDLJ MUSICAL at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022

Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, directed by Aditya Chopra, with book and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, music by Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani, and choreography by Rob Ashford, runs through October 16, 2022 at The Old Globe. Opening night will take place on September 14, 2022.  Get a first look at photos here!

Shoba Narayan, Austin Colby & More to Star in Broadway-Bound COME FALL IN LOVE â€" THE DDLJ MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2022

The Old Globe, in association with Yash Raj Films, has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, which will make its debut in San Diego this fall.

NOW OR NEVER Will Be Streamed On First Anniversary In Aid Of The Suzie Mackie Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2022

The acclaimed digital recording of Now Or Never will receive a one-night-only anniversary stream to raise money for The Suzie Mackie Fellowship; funding research into Triple Negative breast cancer. 

Photos: First Look at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Pantomime ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021

Production images are released today for the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s 2021 pantomime Aladdin, written by Vikki Stone and directed by Abigail Graham, ahead of opening night on 27 November.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ALADDIN at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2021

Rehearsal images have been released for the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s 12th annual panto Aladdin, a magical new adaptation written by award-winning comedian, actor and composer Vikki Stone, directed by Abigail Graham, running at the West London venue from 19 November 2021 to 02 January 2022, with opening night on 27 November.

BWW Review: EAST IS EAST, National Theatre
by Jonathan Marshall - Oct 9, 2021

Ayub Khan Din’s much loved modern classic East is East premiered at the Birmingham Rep back in 1996 before being adapted for the screen a few years later. In celebration of its 25th year the play arrives at the National Theatre for a limited run. Thanks to cleverly considered, often sensitive direction from Iqbal Khan and a strong and cohesive cast, the revival shows little signs of its age and instead feels as fresh, relevant, and engaging as ever.

Cast and Creative Announced For ALADDIN Panto at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021

Qasim Mahmood plays Aladdin in this magical new adaptation by award-winning comedian, actor and composer Vikki Stone who returns to write her debut pantomime for the Lyric following critically acclaimed appearances as Abanazar in Aladdin in 2016 and Fleshcreep in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2017.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For EAST IS EAST At Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021

The cast will include Amy-Leigh Hickman as Meenah;  Irvine Iqbal as Mr Shah/Dr; Tony Jayawardena as George; Adonis Jenieco as Saleem; Rachel Lumberg as Annie; Noah Manzoor as Sajit; Joeravar Sangha as Maneer; Gurjeet Singh as Tariq; Sophie Stanton as Ella and Assad Zaman as Abdul.

Photo Flash: First Look at ROMEO & JULIET at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2021

Today, ahead of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre's opening night for the new season, production images are released for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Kimberley Sykes directs Shakespeare’s timeless story of two young people torn apart by a divided society and forbidden love.

World Premiere Concept Recording of RUMI: THE MUSICAL Featuring Ramin Karimloo & More to be Released This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2021

RUMI: THE MUSICAL by Dana Al Fardan and Nadim Naaman, about the 13th century philosopher and poet Rumi. The recording stars Tony Nominee Ramin Karimloo (Anastasia, Les Miserables, Love Never Dies) and Nadim Naaman (Phantom of the Opera, Broken Wings). Learn more here...

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Confirms Full Casting and Creative Team For ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2021

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today confirmed full casting for Romeo and Juliet, which opens the 2021 season on Thursday 17 June.