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Imagine Theatre Confirms All Star Line-up For This Year's Pantomime Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

Casting is complete for Imagine Theatre's biggest panto season with an all-star line-up getting ready to bring 18 magical family pantomimes to audiences across England, Wales and Scotland.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Opens Next Week at Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022

School of Rock - The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, Olivier Award-winning West End show will, open at Theatre Royal next week.

Photos: A Look at SCHOOL OF ROCK's UK Tour, Coming to the Milton Keynes Theatre in February
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 7, 2022

School of Rock - The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit, Olivier Award-winning West End show will be rocking its way to Milton Keynes Theatre on Tuesday 8 February.

Casting Announced For SCHOOL OF ROCK National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2021

Jake Sharp is getting the band back together as it is confirmed that he will lead the cast as Dewey Finn having previously performed the role in the West End. Alex Tomkins will perform in the role at certain performances.

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Watch The West End Men Sing 'Defying Gravity'
by Marianka Swain - Jun 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld is delighted to give you the exclusive first look at this new video of the West End Men singing 'Defying Gravity' from Wicked. Watch the video below!

Photo Flash: First Look at CINDERELLA at Croydon's Fairfield Halls
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2019

Cinderella – a truly innovative new family pantomime from Imagine Theatre and Fairfield Halls, plays in the world-class 1,802 seat Phoenix Concert Hall from Tuesday 10 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020, with a press night on Thursday 12 December.

Grace Chapman and James Bisp Lead CINDERELLA Panto in Croydon
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2019

Full casting has been announced for Cinderella a?" a truly innovative new family pantomime from Imagine Theatre and Fairfield Halls, playing in the world-class 1,802 seat Phoenix Concert Hall from Tuesday 10 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020, with a press night on Thursday 12 December,

David Thaxon Will Star in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA From December
by Marianka Swain - Nov 22, 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce that David Thaxton will play 'The Phantom' for a limited run from Monday 10 December 2018.

Tim Howar Will Take Over As The Phantom In THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - More Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2018

As THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA heads in to its 33rd year, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that Tim Howar will play 'The Phantom' for an initial run from 3 September - 8 December 2018.

BroadwayWorld.com Italy... in London!
by Nino Prattico - Feb 24, 2014

Stai pianificando un viaggio a Londra? Non sai che musical vedere e/o vuoi sapere quali sono i migliori su piazza? Ecco un resoconto della mia esperienza londinese, nella speranza che il mio personalissimo punto di vista possa esserti d'aiuto nell'orientarti nel West End della Capitale inglese. Nello stilare questa 'graduatoria' ho fatto delle scelte un po' impopolari e aspetto di essere contraddetto. Ad ogni modo, enjoy it! Stai pianificando un viaggio a Londra? Non sai che musical vedere e/o vuoi sapere quali sono i migliori su piazza? Ecco un resoconto della mia esperienza londinese, nella speranza che il mio personalissimo punto di vista possa esservi d'aiuto nell'orientarvi nel West End della Capitale inglese. Nello stilare questa 'graduatoria' ho fatto delle scelte un po' impopolari e aspetto di essere contraddetto. Ad ogni modo, enjoy it!

Photo Flash: First Look at Earl Carpenter, Katie Hall, and More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA UK Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 8, 2012

The UK touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA features Earl Carpenter as 'The Phantom' and Katie Hall as 'Christine'. They are joined by Simon Bailey as 'Raoul', Angela M. Caesar as 'Carlotta', Andy Hockley as 'Monsieur Firmin', Simon Green as 'Monsieur Andre', Elizabeth Marsh as 'Madame Giry', Vincent Pirillo as 'Ubaldo Piangi', Hannah Cadec as 'Meg Giry' and Olivia Brereton as 'Christine' at certain performances. Check out new photos of the cast in action below!

The "Sunday Singers" will sing The Songs Of Jonathan Eio at the Canal Cafe Theatre on June 26
by Robert Gould - Jun 21, 2011

An evening of new songs by one of the UK's brightest new song-writing stars, Jonathan Eiø, will be presented by members of the Sunday Night Singers at the Canal Café Theatre in Little Venice, London on Sunday June 26.

Benj Pasek's EDGES Comes To The Union 3/3-3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2009

Edges is a funny, poignant and deliciously honest song cycle. Its irresistible contemporary score maps out four twentysomethings dealing with pivotal moments in their lives on a journey to discovering their tru potential. Writen by American composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (winner of the 2007 Jonathan Larson composers award), this fresh and excitig show has been performed throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.

Benj Pasek's EDGES Comes To The Union 3/3-3/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2009

Edges is a funny, poignant and deliciously honest song cycle. Its irresistible contemporary score maps out four twentysomethings dealing with pivotal moments in their lives on a journey to discovering their tru potential. Writen by American composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (winner of the 2007 Jonathan Larson composers award), this fresh and excitig show has been performed throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.

Bradley to Go On in 'Joseph' during Mead's Vacations
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2007

Lee Mead, who stars in the West End's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will be on holiday and therefore not performing during the following periods: January 14-26, March 10-15 and May 5-10 2008

Video Footage of London 'Joseph' First Night Now Online
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2007

Andrew Lloyd Webber's official website has posted a video of the encore from the first night of the Tony Award-winning composer and producer's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat revival at the Adelphi Theatre.

London 'Joseph' Performance Has Technical Difficulties
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2007

A technical problem temporarily halted Andrew Lloyd Webber's lavish revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,

Photo Coverage: West End 'Joseph' Revival
by BWW - Jul 16, 2007

Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, starring Lee Mead, began previews at the Adelphi Theatre on July 6th.

London 'Joseph' Revival Features New Webber-Rice Song
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2007

Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat features a new song written by Webber and Rice, with whom we collaborated on Joseph..., Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar.

'Any Dream Will Do' Runner-Up to Star in 'Joseph' Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2007

Craig Chalmers, a runner up on the TV talent search 'Any Dream Will Do,' will headline an upcoming UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat