Mykal Rand

OffWestEnd Announces 86 Finalists For Its Offies Awards 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022

OffWestEnd has announced 86 finalists for its Offies awards 2022. The Offies recognise and celebrate the excellence, innovation and ingenuity of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London, helping to raise their profiles and rewarding the new talent that they nurture, which is essential for the future of the theatre industry.

VIDEO: 150 Performers Record 'Make Them Hear You' to Raise Runds for StopWatch
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020

Danielle Tarento has brought together more than 150 Black and Black mixed race actors from the UK and the US, along with a 38-piece orchestra, to record a??Make Them Hear You,a?? from the Broadway musical Ragtime.

VIDEO: Marisha Wallace, Wendy Mae Brown, Cavin Cornwall, Tyrone Huntley and Hugh Maynard Perform 'The Color Purple'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2020

West End stars Marisha Wallace, Wendy Mae Brown, Cavin Cornwall, Tyrone Huntley and Hugh Maynard have reunited with The British Theatre Academy Ensemble from their critically acclaimed production of a?oeThe Color Purple in Concerta?? to record the title number as a fundraiser.

Photo Flash: Full Casting Announced for New Production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017

Underbelly Productions have today announced full casting for a brand new production of Clarke Peters' Olivier Award-winning and Tony-Award nominated musical, Five Guys Named Moe. The production will open on 14 September 2017 in a new temporary theatre in Marble Arch, London. Check out photos of the cast below!

Photo Flash: Marisha Wallace, Rachel John, Wendy Mae Brown and More in THE COLOR PURPLE in Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017

THE COLOR PURPLE played in concert at the Cadogan Hall last night, directed and produced by Danielle Tarento, and co-produced by Matthew Chandler for the British Theatre Academy. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!

Wendy Mae Brown, Cavin Cornwall, and More Announced for THE COLOR PURPLE in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2017

???????An all-star West End cast is announced today for a one night only concert version of The Color Purple at London's Cadogan Hall on Sunday 21 May at 6.00pm.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Announces New 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2016

With Sinbad the Sailor opening on Monday and Rani Moorthy's Whose Sari Now? currently playing in Gerry's studio space, Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Stratford East, Kerry Michael today announces the theatre's forthcoming Spring/Summer 2017 season.

Jest End Cast 2016 Announced
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016

The hit comedy musical show exploring and 'exposing' the hits, flops and gossip of Theatreland  returns to Waterloo East Theatre after its sell-out season in 2015.

Last Chance To See SHOW BOAT Before It Sails Out Of The West End
by Edward Baker - Aug 1, 2016

This limited season of Daniel Evans' five star Sheffield Crucible production of SHOW BOAT today commences its final four weeks, playing its last West End performance at the New London Theatre on Saturday on 27 August 2016.  

West End's SHOW BOAT Will Now Play Final Performance in August
by Tyler Peterson - May 10, 2016

This limited season of Daniel Evans' five star Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat will now play its final West End performance on 27 August 2016. The production was previously announced to be booking to 7 January 2017.

Photo Flash: First Look at Opening Night of West End's SHOW BOAT - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 26, 2016

Daniel Evans' Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat has now transferred to the West End with opening night last night (Monday 25 April 2016) at the New London Theatre.    

Photo Flash: First Look at Chris Peluso, Gina Beck and More in UK's SHOW BOAT
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 15, 2016

Daniel Evans' sell-out Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat has transferred to the West End and is now in previews, with press night on Monday 25 April 2016.  Show Boat is booking at the New London Theatre to 7 January 2017.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Malcolm Sinclair and Chris Peluso Join SHOW BOAT - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 18, 2016

Malcolm Sinclair (Capt. Andy Hawks) and Chris Peluso (Gaylord Ravenal) will join original Sheffield cast members Gina Beck (Magnolia Hawks), Lucy Briers (Parthy Ann Hawks), Rebecca Trehearn (Julia La Verne), Emmanuel Kojo(Joe), Sandra Marvin (Queenie), Alex Young (Ellie May Chipley) and Danny Collins (Frank Schultz) in the West End cast of Daniel Evans' five star production of Show Boat.

Amanda Whittington's SATIN 'N' STEEL to Tour UK in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2014

Roberts & John Productions have announced their inaugural touring production of Amanda Whittington's Satin 'n' Steel. The production, directed by Gareth Tudor Price, will tour throughout the UK between March and July 2015. (Tour schedule included).

Mykal Rand to Join Kerry Ellis & More in Third RENT 20th Anniversary Concert UK Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 3, 2014

The full cast for Rent - 20 Anniversary Concert has now been announced. Leading the cast is West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis, who will be joined by Superstar runner up Rory Taylor. Mykal Rand will join the production, returning to the role of 'Collins', which he has played both in the West End and on tour.

BWW Reviews: STARLIGHT EXPRESS, Bristol Hippodrome, March 27 2013
by Jenny Antill - Mar 28, 2013

Last night, Starlight Express was celebrating 29 years to the day when it opened at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in the West End. Since ending an incredibly successful 18-year run in London, the production has not been very far from our stages. With one of the most impressive set designs in a resident venue, taking it out on tour was never going to be quite as lavish. H

BWW Reviews: STARLIGHT EXPRESS, New Wimbledon Theatre, May 15 2012
by Gary Naylor - May 16, 2012

Gary Naylor sees a legendary musical still years away from hitting the buffers.

Karimloo, Boggess, Ellis, Smith All Nominated In First BWW:UK AWARDS!
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 13, 2010

Some of the West End's biggest stars have been nominated in BroadwayWorld UK's first-ever awards!

'Over The Rainbow' Semi-Finalist Fearon To Star In SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Revival, Closes 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010

Steph Fearon, who reached the semi-finals of the BBC1's ‘Over The Rainbow', is to star in the first major production of the musical ‘Smokey Joe's Cafe' since its West?End run at the?Prince of Wales in 1996.

Dorothy Finalist Robinson to Appear in SMOKEY JOES CAFE, 8/20-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2010

'Over The Rainbow' contestant Jessica Robinson will take over from fellow Dorothy Stephanie Fearon in 'Smokey Joe's Cafe' for just three nights from the 20th to 22nd of August to allow Stephanie to have an operation on her wrist.