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Photos: First Look at REHAB A New Musical at New Venue, Neon 194
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2023

Following a frenzied, sold-out and critically-lauded 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, the exceptionally-funny, darkly-comic musical, is ready, once again, to sweep you up on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests’ of the Glade Rehab Centre – this time at an exciting new venue, Neon 194, 194 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9LN from January 12, 2024. See photos of the production!

Video: Mica Paris & Maiya Quansah-Breed Sing 'Museum of Loss' From REHAB THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023

Get a first look at soul legend Mica Paris and Maiya Quansah-Breed singing 'MUSEUM OF LOSS' from Rehab the Musical. Watch the video ahead of its transfer to a new West End venue.

REHAB THE MUSICAL Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

Following a 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, will once again bring you on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests' of the Glade Rehab Centre – this time at an exciting new venue

Review: REHAB THE MUSICAL, Playhouse Theatre
by Laura Jones - Sep 9, 2022

First premiering five years ago at the Union Theatre, Rehab the Musical draws on songwriter Grant Black’s own personal experience of rehab.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of REHAB THE MUSICAL at The Playground Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022

‘Rehab The Musical’, a rock-bottom-to-redemption journey of the soul filled with thumpingly memorable songs, is playing at The Playground Theatre through 17 September, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!

Photos: First look at Keith Allen, Jonny Labey & Jodie Steele in Rehearsals for REHAB THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 19, 2022

First look at Keith Allen, Jonny Labey, Jodie Steele and the cast rehearsing the world premiere of Rehab the Musical

Jodie Steele, Annabel Giles, and More Complete the Cast of REHAB THE MUSICAL at The Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2022

West End star Jodie Steele and well known TV presenter Annabel Giles are to join the cast of new  British musical, 'Rehab The Musical'.

VIDEO: Jonny Labey and Gloria Onitiri Perform 'Letters Goodbye' From REHAB THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2022

The first video and song have been released released  from REHAB THE MUSICAL, coming to the Playhouse Theatre in September. 

REHAB THE MUSICAL Comes to The Playground Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022

Keith Allen (‘The Comic Strip Presents…’, ‘The Homecoming’), Jonny Labey (BBC ‘EastEnders’, ‘Strictly Ballroom’), Gloria Onitiri (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’, ‘The Bodyguard’) and John Barr (‘Batboy The Musical’, ‘Les Miserables’) are to star in the new British musical, ‘Rehab The Musical’, a rock-bottom-to-redemption journey of the soul filled with thumpingly memorable songs.

BroadwayHD Will Stream GODSPELL 50th Anniversary Concert Starring Ruthie Henshall, Darren Day, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2020

BroadwayHD will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Godspell with a stream of the award-winning digital concert that premiered online this summer.

The British Pantomime Academy Launches Kids Masterclass Workshops
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020

If you're looking for something to keep the kids busy during lockdown or the holidays or some fun and interactive home-schooling opportunities look no further.

Crackle Announces the Launch of Crime Thriller BLOOD AND MONEY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 2, 2020

Available for free exclusively on Crackle beginning Thursday, November 5. 

Darren Day Joins the Cast of GODSPELL at West End Musical Drive In
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2020

Darren Day joins the West End Musical Drive in Godspell cast and brings a heavenly offer with him; with 'Drive Out To Help Out' cars are now being sold on a special buy one get one free basis (for this event only) to help raise money for selected charities.

GODSPELL 50th Anniversary Concert Comes To The West End Musical Drive In For A Live Screening Spectacular
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2020

Prepare ye the way of Godspell in concert at the West End Musical Drive In! Following the success of the recent 50th anniversary online production, some of the West End's biggest stars will reunite to continue the celebration in an exciting one-off screening with performances from the cast.

Ruthie Henshall, Darren Day, Sam Tutty, and More Will Lead GODSPELL 50th Anniversary Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2020

West End stars will come together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Godspell in an exciting online concert experience.

Photo Flash: ROBIN HOOD Opens At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2019

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch's traditional panto spectacular, the heroic Robin Hood, opened on 30 November.

Rehearsals Begin For Queen's Theatre Hornchurch's Panto Spectacular ROBIN HOOD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2019

Rehearsals have begun for Queen's Theatre Hornchurch upcoming traditional panto spectacular, the heroic Robin Hood, playing from Thursday 28 November to Sunday 5 January.

Panto Star John Barr Returns Queen's Theatre Hornchurch In ROBIN HOOD This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2019

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced that John Barr, who garnered rave reviews for his turn as Dame Dotty Trott in 2018's Jack and the Beanstalk, will be returning for this year's pantomime, Robin Hood. This heroic panto spectacular will be playing from Thursday 28 November to Sunday 5 January.

Photo Flash: York Theatre Company Welcomes Special Guests At LOLITA, MY LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2019

The York Theatre Company welcomed specials guests Richard Maltby, Jr., Edward Hibbert, Bill Condon, original cast member and choreographer Dan Siretta, and member from the London John Barry Foundation to a recent performance of the 25th Anniversary Musicals in Mufti presentation of  the NY premiere of Lolita, My Love, with music by John Barry and book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, as edited by Erik Haagensen.  Directed by Emily Maltby and with music direction by Deniz Cordell, the 13-member cast features George Abud (The Band's Visit)as Clare Quilty, Caitlin Cohn (The Secret Garden) as Dolores "Lolita" Haze, Robert Sella (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as Humbert Humbert, Thursday Farrar (Aida) as Dr. June Ray, and Jessica Tyler Wright (Sweeney Todd) as Charlotte Haze, with Becca Fox (Singin' in the Rain), Hanako Greensmith (Spring Awakening), Victoria Huston-Elem (Finding Neverland), Jay Aubrey Jones (Assassins), Kennedy Kanagawa (Into the Woods), Max Meyers (Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story), Mark Montague (A Very Brady Musical), and Analise Scarpaci (Matilda, The Musical).

Photo Flash: First Look at The York Theatre Company's LOLITA, MY LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2019

The York Theatre Company concludes the 25th Anniversary of its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner with the third show in the 2019 Winter series: the NY premiere of Lolita, My Love, with music by John Barry and book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, as edited by Erik Haagensen. Directed by Emily Maltby and with music direction by Deniz Cordell, the 13-member cast features George Abud (The Band's Visit) as Clare Quilty, Caitlin Cohn (The Secret Garden) as Dolores 'Lolita' Haze, Robert Sella (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as Humbert Humbert, Thursday Farrar (Aida) as Dr. June Ray, and Jessica Tyler Wright (Sweeney Todd) as Charlotte Haze, with Becca Fox (Singin' in the Rain), Hanako Greensmith (Spring Awakening), Victoria Huston-Elem (Finding Neverland), Jay Aubrey Jones (Assassins), Kennedy Kanagawa (Into the Woods), Max Meyers (Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story), Mark Montague (A Very Brady Musical), and Analise Scarpaci (Matilda, The Musical).