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Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time ï»Â¿Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

Ian Salmon's THE COMEBACK Special Returns to The Epstein Theatre For the Last Time
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2022

Acclaimed comedy play The Comeback Special returns to the stage in Liverpool this Spring.  Penned by celebrated playwright Ian Salmon, the show comes to The Epstein Theatre for its biggest, boldest, and final production. 

THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ Will Close 28 September
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019

The West End transfer of Sue Townsend's THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL is closing, after a successful run at The Ambassadors Theatre, on 28 September.

Photo Flash: THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL Opens in the West End
by Marianka Swain - Jul 3, 2019

Following two highly acclaimed runs at Curve and Menier Chocolate Factory, Sue Townsend's THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL, is now running in the West End. Set in 1980s Leicester, this adaptation of the best-selling book is a timeless tale of teenage angst, family struggles and unrequited love, told through the eyes of tortured poet and misunderstood intellectual Adrian Mole. This critically acclaimed production of THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL has book and lyrics by Jake Brunger, music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, and is directed by Luke Sheppard.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13 3/4 - THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jun 26, 2019

Get a first look at the West End transfer of THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL. The show began previews at The Ambassadors Theatre on 15 June and will run until 12 October.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13 3/4
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2019

Get a peek inside rehearsal for the West End transfer of THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL, which opens at The Ambassadors Theatre on 15 June running until 12 October.

Childrens Cast Announced For ADRIAN MOLE In The West End
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

The producers of Sue Townsend's The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾ - The Musical, are delighted to announce the childrens cast taking on the pivotal roles of Adrian, Pandora, Barry and Nigel.

Daniel Taylor Productions' MACBETH Opens Next Week At The Epstein Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2019

Following two critically acclaimed seasons of Shakespeare, the award-winning Daniel Taylor Productions return to The Epstein Theatre next week with the Bard's most brilliant and bloody tale, Macbeth, from Thu 7 Sat 16 March.

BWW Review: DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID by Variety Theatre
by Amy Scheers - Oct 24, 2018

Variety Theatre presented their production of Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts from October 18th thru 21st.  This performance celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Variety Theatre, the country's only production of its kind  that features Variety children with disabilities, along with St. Louis' most talented children, as well as Adult Actors' Equity Association performers.

BWW Review: A Powerful Production of Weill's 'Lost in the Stars' Closes Union Avenue's Season
by Steve Callahan - Aug 21, 2018

Kurt Weill's 'Lost in the Stars' brings a moving tale of South Africa to the Union Avenue Stage.

CILLA The Musical Returns To The North-West Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2018

CILLA - THE MUSICAL, the spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series based on the early life of Cilla Black, by BAFTA award winner Jeff Pope, returns to the North-West next month.

CILLA Arrives Next Week at The King's
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2018

The spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series based on the early life of Cilla Black, by BAFTA award winner, Jeff Pope (The Moorside, Philomena, From The Cradle To The Grave, Mrs Biggs) stars Andrew Lancel as Brian Epstein, Kara Lily Hayworth as Cilla and Carl Au as Bobby.

CILLA THE MUSICAL Makes World Premiere at The Bristol Hippodrome
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2018

CILLA - THE MUSICAL is the spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed hit ITV television series by Bafta-Award winner Jeff Pope (The Moorside, Philomena, From The Cradle To The Grave, Mrs Biggs and the acclaimed Little Boy Blue which had ITV audiences glued to their screens). It tells the extraordinary story of the ordinary girl from Liverpool whose teenage dreams of stardom lead her to becoming one of Britain's best-loved entertainers of all time.

CILLA THE MUSICAL To Step Inside Manchester Palace Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017

Cilla the Musical is on its way to Manchester's Palace Theatre this month.

Photo Flash: First Look - CILLA THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night in Liverpool
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017

CILLA - THE MUSICAL, written by BAFTA Award-winning Jeff Pope and directed by Bill Kenwright and Bob Tomson, just opened in Liverpool for a run through 16 September before heading out on tour. BroadwayWorld has photos of the cast in action, plus the opening festivities below!

Andrew Lancel and Carl Au Join the World Premiere of CILLA THE MUSICAL; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2017

Andrew Lancel and Carl Au join the cast of Cilla the Musical written by BAFTA award winning Jeff Pope, with it's world premiere at the Liverpool Empire on 7th September.

Photo Flash: Fresh Maggots! First Look at the New Cast of MATILDA
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2017

The Royal Shakespeare Company's multi award-winning production of Matilda the Musical now stars Lilian Hardy, Emma Moore and Eva-Marie Saffrey joining Abbie Vena the title role of Matilda. Performances at the Cambridge Theatre are currently on sale until 17 December 2017.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Welcomes Three New Matildas
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2017

The Royal Shakespeare Company's multi award-winning production of Matilda The Musical has announced that Lilian Hardy, Emma Moore and Eva-Marie Saffrey will join Abbie Vena the title role of Matilda from 14 March. Performances at the Cambridge Theatre are currently on sale until 17 December 2017.

Richmond Jazz Society and Virginia Rep to Present ELLA AT 100 This April
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017

The Richmond Jazz Society and Virginia Repertory Theatre announce Ella at 100, April 25, 2017, 7:00 P.M. at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street. This momentous evening of jazz will celebrate the 100th birthday of Ella Fitzgerald, a Newport News native. Hundreds of events are taking place around the world to celebrate her legacy this spring. The Richmond event falls on Fitzgerald's actual birthday.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Announces New Cast
by Marianka Swain - Sep 5, 2016

Ahead of celebrations for its fifth birthday in the West End this autumn and Roald Dahl's centenary on 13 September, the Royal Shakespeare Company's multi award-winning production of Matilda The Musical has announced that Sara Sheen and Abbie Vena will join Zaris-Angel Hator and Clara Read in the title role from 13 September 2016. Tickets for the new booking period, which includes performances at the Cambridge theatre between 30 May and 15 October 2017, will go on sale on the centenary of Roald Dahl's birth, 13 September.