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Review: PIPPIN - 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Louise Penn - Apr 30, 2024

Stephen Schwartz's 70s musical Pippin makes a triumphant return with a note perfect casting at Drury Lane's concert version, with Fosse-inspired choreography and costumes given a disco pride vibe. Alex Newell's vocals do not disappoint, Jac Yarrow is a fine lead, while Patricia Hodge is a poignant Berthe.

Patricia Hodge, Lucie Jones, Cedric Neal, Zizi Strallen, and Jac Yarrow Will Lead 50th Anniversary Concert of PIPPIN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

The latest stars have been announced to join Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, in the upcoming 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN, with the score performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 17, 2023

Well what a show for Artistic Director Tim Sheader to bow out on. Since 2007, Sheader has made Regent's Park Open Air Theatre a real theatrical destination and his revival of musical La Cage Aux Folles is gloriously frothy, deeply funny and completely fabulous.

Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Opens at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

See what the critics are saying about La Cage aux Folles at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Extends at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023

Due to popular demand, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced an extra week for its new production of La Cage aux Folles, with 8 added performances from Monday 18 – Saturday 23 September 2023.

Photos: First Look at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

All new photos have been released from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, now playing at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The musical features a book by Harvey Fierstein, with Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman, based on the play by Jean Poiret.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

La Cage Aux Folles runs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 29 July to 16 September 2023. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of the show-stopping classic musical La Cage aux Folles (29 July – 16 September, press night 8 August 2023).

PRISCILLA Producers Respond to Casting Controversy â€" 'We Believe We Have Cast the Very Best Performers to Portray all the Parts'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021

It was recently announced that the UK tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert would be resuming in June 2021. However, the casting of the tour has caused backlash after a cis male was cast in the role of Bernadette after the production held an open casting call for trans performers. 

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Returns on Tour This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2021

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert The Musical will officially re-open at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on 23 June 2021 before touring to Leeds Grand Theatre, Hull New Theatre, Theatre Royal Bath, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Glasgow King's Theatre, and more!

Filmed Version of KINKY BOOTS Will Be Released on Blu-Ray This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2021

Everybody say yeah! Kinky Boots is strutting back to the screen, this time on Blu-Ray. The filmed version of the West End production will be released on May 25, 2021 by Liberator Films.

Photo Flash: See Matt Henry & More at the KINKY BOOTS Cast and Crew Screening
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 20, 2020

More2Screen presents the cinema release of the critically acclaimed Kinky Boots The Musical, the winner of every Best Musical award, which will be screened in more than 600 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 4 and 9 February 2020. With songs from Grammy and Tony® award winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Kinky Boots The Musical stars the original West End leads, Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly.

KINKY BOOTS Will Be Screened In Cinemas Across The UK And Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019

More2Screen today announces the cinema release of the critically acclaimed Kinky Boots The Musical, the winner of every Best Musical award, which will be screened in more than 600 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 4 and 9 February 2020. With songs from Grammy and Tony award winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Kinky Boots The Musical stars the original West End leads, Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly. Cinema tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday 1 November 2019. For more information and to book tickets visit KinkyBootsCinema.com.

Photo Flash: UK Tour Of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Extends - Check Out All New Photos
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2019

The brand-new production of the much-loved glittering hit musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical will extend its UK tour dates through to 2020. The show, which was announced last year, and will star Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, will tour the UK and Ireland from September 2019. It marks Donovan's first time as a producer, having performed in the cast of the original West End production and two subsequent UK tours. The producing team is completed by Gavin Kalin and Matthew Gale. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical will preview in Dartford from 5 September 2019.

KINKY BOOTS West End to Be Filmed for Worldwide Screening, Donnelly & Henry Return to Cast
by Julie Musbach - Nov 14, 2018

A hit with audiences since it opened in September 2015, Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, today announces that the London production will be filmed later this month for future worldwide screening. Original West End cast members Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry will return to play the roles of Charlie and Lola respectively.

New Casting and Extended Booking Period Announced for KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2018

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce that from Monday 4 June 2018 Oliver Tompsett will play Charlie, Natalie McQueen will play Lauren, and Simon-Anthony Rhoden will continue as Lola.

CATS Dances Into Stockholm This Fall!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017

The international tour of CATS is set to perform in Stockholm, Sweden this fall on October 6 and 7 at the Ericsson Globe.

CATS Dances Into Stockholm This Fall!
by BWW Intern - Aug 17, 2017

The international tour of CATS is set to perform in Stockholm, Sweden this fall on October 6 and 7 at the Ericsson Globe.

CATS Leaps Into Frankfurt On August 23
by BWW Intern - Aug 16, 2017

CATS will perform at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt, Germany August 23 through the 27. This is one of five stops in Germany, which includes Berlin (August 9-19), Baden-Baden (August 29-September 3), Bremen (September 5-10), and Duisburg (September 12-17). CATS is based on T.S. Eliot's 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score.

Das komplette Cast für die Deutschlandpremiere von LIEBE STIRBT NIE ist gefunden
by Iris Moebius - Aug 12, 2015

Mit der Besetzung von Startenor Gardar Thor Cortes (41) in der Titelrolle des Phantoms in und der ausgebildete Opernsangerin Rachel Anne Moore (30) in Rolle in der Christine steht nun das Cast von LIEBE STIRBT NIE - PHANTOM II fest. Die Produktion wird am 15. Oktober im Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg Deutschlandpremiere feiern.