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Antony Costa Extends and Further Cast Revealed For MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

Celebrating five years at The O2, Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia! The Party, has announced a new cast of 2024/25 alongside the extension of British popstar Antony Costa in the role of Nikos.

Video: Watch 'Megamix' from Original COOL RIDER Concert; Reunion at London Palladium Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

Cool Rider returns to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium, tonight, Sunday, 14 April. Watch footage from the original concert here!

Additional Cast Revealed For COOL RIDER 10th Anniversary Concert at London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

Additional casting has been announced for the reunion concert of Cool Rider at The London Palladium on Sunday 14 April at 7pm, which marks the tenth anniversary of the cult-concert.

Photos: First Look at CLAUS THE MUSICAL at the Lowry
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2022

All new production photos have been released for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which opened last night at The Lowry and plays until 8 January. 

Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For CLAUS THE MUSICAL at the Lowry
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

All new rehearsal images and a trailer have been released for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which will run at The Lowry from 14 December 2022 – 8 January.

Review: STRANGER SINGS!, The Vaults
by Paige Cochrane - Oct 24, 2022

Nestled deep underneath the Waterloo railway, get ready to be reintroduced to all your favourites, who will have you laughing your way through the chaotic events of season one (yes, that includes a dancing Demogorgon.) Even if you’re not a fan of the original, there are enough quirky pop culture references and nostalgic 80’s synth for you settle in and enjoy the on-stage absurdity.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For CLAUS THE MUSICAL at The Lowry, Salford
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which will run at The Lowry from 14 December 2022 – 8 January.

Georgie Buckland, Junior Delius & More to Star in CLAUS THE MUSICAL World Premiere; Full Cast & Creative Team Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment has announced the casting for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which will run at The Lowry from 14 December 2022 – 8 January. The cast includes Georgie Buckland who will play Necile, Junior Delius (AK), Chris Draper (Will Knook), Jazz Evans (Awgwa), and more.

BWW Review: SOHO SONGS, Crazy Coqs
by Gary Naylor - Jun 21, 2022

Early staging of a song cycle that is a delight from start to finish - and can only get better still!

A KISS FOR CINDERELLA & More Announced for National Youth Music Theatre's Summer Season of Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2022

This summer, National Youth Music Theatre will present two major musicals, ‘Chess’ at the Curve, Leicester and ‘Ragtime’ together with the world premiere’ of  ‘A Kiss for Cinderella’ at The MCT at Alleyn’s, Dulwich, and for one night only, NYMT in Concert at the Rose Theatre, Kingston.

Spotlight On The Future Live! Announces Drive In Concert
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2020

Following the success of the streamed online concert Spotlight on the Future LIVE!, Louis Rayneau and The Drive In London today announces the return of Spotlight on the Future LIVE! at The Drive In.

Drama School Graduates Given Opportunity To Perform With West End Stars For Charity
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2020

Huge opportunity for 2020 drama school graduates! Performer Louis Rayneau has conceived a brand new project called Spotlight On The Future, which will enable 14 talented graduates to pair up with 14 seasoned performers to showcase their talent and raise money for three worthy charities.

Cast Announced for Tour of 9 TO 5
by Julie Musbach - Jul 30, 2019

The producers of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL today announced the full cast for the second production when it embarks on an 11-city tour of the UK and Ireland from 6 September 2019. Directed by Jeff Calhoun, with a book by Patricia Resnick who wrote the hit movie and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.

Louise Redknapp Will Rejoin 9 TO 5 The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2019

Louise Redknapp will re-join the cast of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL in the role of 'Violet Newstead' at the Savoy Theatre, London from 25 March until 29 June 2019. 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL opened in the West End last month, where Dolly Parton attended the premiere and joined the cast on stage at the finale. The show is booking at the Savoy Theatre until 31 August 2019.

Bonnie Langford Joins 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2018

Full casting has been announced for 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre, London for a strictly limited season from 28 January - 31 August 2019. Bonnie Langford will play 'Roz Keith', joining the previously announced Louise Redknapp as 'Violet Newstead', Amber Davies as 'Judy Bernly', Natalie McQueen as 'Doralee Rhodes' and Brian Conley as 'Franklin Hart'.

Liverpool's Royal Court Presents LIVER BIRDS FLYING HOME
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2018

LIVER BIRDS FLYING HOME is the brand new musical featuring Beryl & Sandra, the iconic characters created by Carla Lane and Myra Taylor from the classic TV series The Liver Birds. The musical features lyrics by Barb Jungr, music by Mike Lindup and book by Barb Jungr, George Seaton and Linda McDermott. Produced by Liverpool's Royal Court, Olivier Award winning West End producer James Seabright and George Seaton and directed by Benji Sperring, the musical opens at Liverpool's Royal Court for a limited engagement from Friday April 13th.

Liverpool's Royal Court Presents LIVER BIRDS FLYING HOME
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2018

LIVER BIRDS FLYING HOME is the brand new musical featuring Beryl & Sandra, the iconic characters created by Carla Lane and Myra Taylor from the classic TV series The Liver Birds. The musical features lyrics by Barb Jungr, music by Mike Lindup and book by Barb Jungr, George Seaton and Linda McDermott. Produced by Liverpool's Royal Court, Olivier Award winning West End producer James Seabright and George Seaton and directed by Benji Sperring, the musical opens at Liverpool's Royal Court for a limited engagement from Friday April 13th.

Photo Flash: ON THE TOWN Celebrates Opening Night at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2017

On The Town at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre opened officially on 31 May and BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below! The show runs until 1 July 2017.

Full Casting Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Rebecca Russo - May 25, 2017

The full company is announced today for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 10 July - 26 August, with a press night on Tuesday 18 July. Directed by Daniel Evans, the cast of this new staging of the classic Broadway musical is led by Omid Djalili and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

Joanna Lumley to Host National Youth Ballet Memorial Gala This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2016

National Youth Ballet is delighted to announce that Joanna Lumley will host a special Memorial Gala performance at Sadler's Wells on Sunday 4 September, celebrating the company's inspirational Founder and Artistic Director Jill Tookey, who passed away in March this year.