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Cast Set For Landmark Theatres Debut Production RENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

The cast has been revealed for Landmark Theatres debut production of Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For The Workshop Presentation Of I'M EVERY WOMAN - THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

An industry  workshop presentation of I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical will take place with two 80-minute performances at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London, on Friday 10th November - show times 11.00am and 2:30pm.

MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY Extends Booking in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, London’s premier dining experience is extending to 3rd March 2024 at The O2, London with tickets for the new dates on sale now. 

New Booking Period Announced For MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY at The O2, London
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023

MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, London's premier dining experience is extending to 3rd March 2024 at The O2, London with tickets for the new dates on sale now. 

Video: The Cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY Performs 'Waterloo' In New Music Video
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023

My, my! Eurovision's nearly here and at Mamma Mia! The Party the celebrations are in full swing. Some of the current cast of London’s premier dining experience paid homage to ABBA’s iconic 1974 winning Eurovision performance of ‘Waterloo’ in this exclusive new music video filmed at Nikos’ Taverna in the heart of The O2, London.

Fifteen-Year-Old Nellie Regan to Stage Fundraiser for the Union Theatre Featuring West End Stars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023

Nellie Regan is on a mission to save the Union Theatre with a fundraising concert at The Other Palace, on Monday 27th March at 7:30pm.

Michael Ahomka-Lindsey, Amy Di Bartolomeo & More to Star in Union Theatre Fundraising Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023

Join in at The Other Palace for a night full of West End stars performing to raise money for The Union Theatre.

MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY Extends to 3 September at The O2
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2023

Due to extraordinary demand, MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, London's premier dining experience is extending to 3 September 2023 at The O2, London with tickets on sale now.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022

MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, London’s premier dining experience, has released all new photos of the new cast who have taken over Nikos Taverna on the Greek island of Skopelos.  

Gala Concert Will Stream Exclusively On digitaltheatre.com
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2022

digitaltheatre.com will exclusively stream the amazing Gala Concert, REGENERATE: Lost Songs from the Musicals from  Monday 3rd October 2022.

New Cast Announced For MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY at The O2
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022

MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, London's premier dining experience, is delighted to announce the new cast arriving at Nikos Taverna on the Greek island of Skopelos. Due to extraordinary demand, MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY is now playing until Sunday 26 February 2023 at The O2, London. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now.

Cast Announced For REGENERATE: LOST SONGS FROM THE MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2022

On Sunday 18th September 2022 at 7.00pm GMT (1900hrs), greats of the West End and Broadway join together for a unique night of musical theatre at REGENERATE: Lost Songs from the Musicals.

VIDEO: First Look at LIFT at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022

Gartland Productions and producer Chris Maguire have released the trailer for LIFT, which is currently playing at the Southwark Playhouse until Saturday 18th June 2022. 

Southwark Playhouse Announces Casting for LIFT
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 7, 2022

Gartland Productions has announced the cast of LIFT, opening at Southwark Playhouse  on Friday 13th May 2022. Leading the company, X Factor finalist Luke Friend He/Him (Footloose, American Idiot) will play the role of Busker. He will be joined by West End star Hiba Elchikhe She/Her (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Fiver), playing the role of Secretary.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for the FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2022

Selladoor Worldwide has confirmed final casting for Footloose the Musical and releases a first look at rehearsal images.

VIDEO: West End and UK Touring Casts of AMERICAN IDIOT Reunite for Green Day Medley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

A Green Day medley performed during the UK Lockdown by cast members of American Idiot has been released to support the Barn Theatre and The Ben Kinsella Trust.

BWW Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Civic Theatre Auckland
by Monica Moore - Oct 10, 2019

The essence of Green Day has not been shoved into the safe mode stage musical model; it breathes the rage, the confusion, the struggle and the senselessness of post 9/11 in an edgy package of fast paced grit wrapped up in the sensational music. Expect a confronting emotional roller coaster that infiltrates on a soul-level.

AMERICAN IDIOT Comes to The King's
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2019

Green Day's American Idiot returns to the King's next week as part of a special 10th anniversary tour.

TV: Meet the UK Tour cast of AMERICAN IDIOT
by Jamie Body - May 17, 2019

BroadwayWorld UK reporter Jamie Body met the UK tour cast of Green Day's American Idiot to talk about the 10th Anniversary UK tour prodution and to get an exclusive acoustive performance of Good Riddance.

BWW Review: AMERICAN IDIOT, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Fiona Scott - Apr 17, 2019

Green Day's 2004 concept album American Idiot shot to fame for its themes of disillusion and angst in society during events such as the war in Iraq. The rock musical based on the album of the same name comes to Brighton as part of its 10th anniversary UK tour.