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Productions

 
[West End, 2018]
Executive Producer/General Manager
 
[London Fringe, 2007]
Producer
 
[London Fringe, 2006]
Producer
 
[London Fringe, 2006]
Producer
 
[London Fringe, 2005]
Producer
 
[London Fringe, 2005]
Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Revival of a Musical

Menier Chocolate Factory, La Cage aux Folles


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer

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Video: Watch Donny Osmond as the Pharaoh in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Watch a video of Donny Osmond performing 'Song of the King' as the Pharaoh in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! The 2025 tour opened at the Edinburgh Playhouse for a Christmas season on 3 December.
David Hunter Joins the Cast of IF/THEN Starring Kerry Ellis

Further casting has been announced for IF/THEN, by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, in the cast led by Kerry Ellis. David Hunter joins the cast as Lucas. Further casting to be announced.
Review Roundup: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT UK Tour Featuring Donny Osmond

Performances are now underway for the UK tour of the London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, featuring Donny Osmond as Pharaoh. Read the reviews here!
ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS - THE MUSICAL Cast Announced At Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath Productions in association with Universal Theatrical Group have  announced casting for the World Premiere of brand-new musical Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical at Theatre Royal Bath from 22 March to 12 April 2025.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: What Went Right for THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory?

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is now open at the Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Tony Award-winning Patrick Marber and Broadway choreographer Lorin Latarro.
Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

Performances are underway for The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out all new photos here!
Review: THE PRODUCERS, Menier Chocolate Factory

Good things come to those who wait. Last seen in the West End way back in 2004, starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, Mel Brooks' satirical work of genius, The Producers, has finally goose-stepped its way to a glorious return to the London stage at the wonderful Menier Chocolate Factory.
Cynthia Erivo Cites Barbra Streisand as Major Influence, Considering Directing

Cynthia Erivo is looking to follow in the footsteps of an industry legend. With the Wicked movie achieving massive success, Erivo has named actress, singer, and director Barbra Streisand as one of her greatest inspirations in her career. She also revealed that she is 'learning towards' directing herself.
Photos: Donny Osmond, Christina Bianco & More in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

You can now get a first look at the 2024 /2025 tour of the London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, featuring Donny Osmond as Pharaoh (Edinburgh only), Christina Bianco as Narrator and Adam Filipe as Joseph. See photos!
Laura Benanti and Julian Ovenden Join Studio Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL

 Laura Benanti will play Marmee March and Julian Ovenden will play Father in a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Learn more here!
Previews: THE REUNION al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI e al TEATRO ROSSETTI

Un’unica notte magica nella quale un cast d’eccezione, accompagnato dalla FVG Orchestra diretta da Beatrice Venezi, interpreterà oltre trenta indimenticabili melodie tra cui la celebre “Let it Go” - dal musical Disney “Frozen”, e poi “Wicked”, “Mary Poppins”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Shrek”, “La famiglia Addams”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Funny Girl”, “Pretty Woman” e “The Greatest Showman”.
Joe McElderry Joins Further Dates of the UK Tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Joe McElderry will perform as Pharaoh in further dates of the upcoming Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK tour.
Critics' Choice: Cheryl Markosky's Best Shows of 2024

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.
Photos: MY FAIR LADY At Curve Leicester

Check out production photos of the Made at Curve production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s classic musical MY FAIR LADY.
Video: Cynthia Erivo & Jennifer Hudson Perform 'What About Love?' in THE COLOR PURPLE Reunion

Cynthia Erivo recently visited The Jennifer Hudson Sho and the two powerhouses came together to deliver a performance of Celie and Shug's song “What About Love?” from The Color Purple. They also reflected on their time in that production, discussed Wicked, and more. Watch the performance and interview now!
New Musical MIDNIGHT COWBOY Will Open at Southwark Playhouse in 2025

The world premiere of MIDNIGHT COWBOY – A NEW MUSICAL will open at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in April 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Initial Cast Announced

Eleanor Grant, Rob Houchen, Kelly Mathieson and Liam Tamne are the latest stars cast in a new musical adaptation of  Louisa May Alcott's iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women which will get its world premiere in the West End in 2025.
Cynthia Erivo Signs First Look Deal with Universal

Cynthia Erivo's production company Edith's Daughter is partnering with Universal on a new first-look deal. The performer is currently starring in Universal's Wicked, which opens in theaters in just two short days.
Interview: 'The Hardest Thing Has Been Not Laughing at Everyone!': Actor Marc Antolin on Mel Brooks, Intimacy and Corpsing in THE PRODUCERS

The award-winning musical The Producers is finally returning to London in its first revival since debuting on the West End in 2004. The show, based on the iconic 1967 film of the same name by Mel Brooks, tells the story of two producers who discover that a producer could make more from a Broadway flop than a hit, which leads them to put on what they think will be the worst show in history - Springtime for Hitler.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Menier Chocolate Factory been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles and Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards).

What awards has Menier Chocolate Factory won?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, and the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards).

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