UN DÍA COMO HOY… INTO THE WOODS se estrena en Broadway
Érase una vez… en un teatro de Broadway llamado Martin Beck Theatre, se estrenaba el musical INTO THE WOODS en 1987 un día como hoy con un reparto de lujo, un libreto excelente de mano de James Lapine y una partitura que permanecería en el imaginario colectivo desde entonces como una de las grandes obras maestras de Stephen Sondheim.
Immersive CABARET Announced At 12th Avenue Arts
A thrillingly fresh production of the iconic musical CABARET will come to life for a limited run in an immersive Berlin cabaret setting at 12th Avenue Arts. The beloved and devastating story and score have captivated audiences around the world and will receive a ground-breaking new staging from director Phil Lacey and choreographer Alyza DelPan-Monley.
Richmond Theatre Celebrates 120th Birthday
After undergoing a refurbishment this summer, Richmond Theatre will be throwing open its doors to celebrate its 120th Birthday, wowing visitors with a series of one night events and a special community open day.
The Pleasance Announces Another Batch of Shows
This incredible roster of shows joins the 20 recently announced shows supported by the Pleasance Futures programme, including this year's winners of the Charlie Hartill Special Theatre Reserve Fund and Comedy Reserve Fund, marking Pleasance's commitment to nurturing talent and supporting ambition. It's time to get your highlighters out and start booking some of these amazing 140 plus shows.
Pleasance Kick Off The Fringe With Their Most Ambitious Launch Yet
With over 250 shows this year, the Pleasance is a place for experiences and telling amazing stories. 2018 pushes this to the next level with the funny to the sorrowful and the political to the magical. This morning's opening gala saw eight incredible acts come together, marking the amazing variety and quality of this year's programme.
Nicholas Parsons Collects Legend Of Comedy Award At Leicester Comedy Festival Annual Award Ceremony
Tonight Leicester Comedy Festival hosted its annual award ceremony at The Haymarket Theatre (Leicester) honouring the comedians, venues and promoters that make the festival one of the largest and most successful in Europe. The ceremony was hosted by Mark Dolan and attended by Nicholas Parsons who collected the Legend of Comedy Award. Previous legends have included Victoria Wood, Barry Cryer, Rik Mayall, Ken Dodd and Sir Norman Wisdom.
Laura Pitt-Pulford & Leigh Rhianon Coggins Join Ross Leadbeater for London Album Launch Tonight
Ross Leadbeater, the award-winning singer-pianist and musical director, has just released his debut EP and to his surprise, it reached the Top 3 in the iTunes Classical Album Charts - the only release in the top 20 without a major label. Following his critically acclaimed solo UK Tour, Ross is officially launching the album in London at the Pheasantry tonight 29th June and will be joined by special guests Laura Pitt-Pulford and Leigh Rhianon Coggins.
Laura Pitt-Pulford and Leigh Rhianon Coggins Join Ross Leadbeater for London Album Launch
Ross Leadbeater, the award-winning singer-pianist and musical director, has just released his debut EP and to his surprise, it reached the Top 3 in the iTunes Classical Album Charts - the only release in the top 20 without a major label. Following his critically acclaimed solo UK Tour, Ross is officially launching the album in London at the Pheasantry on 29th June and will be joined by special guests Laura Pitt-Pulford and Leigh Rhianon Coggins.
THE COMPOSER IS DEAD Family Concert Set for Royal Festival Hall
NICHOLAS PARSONS is to narrate the London Premiere of Nathaniel Stookey's The Composer Is Dead with text by Lemony Snicket - a diabolically fun-filled Family Concert at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall on Saturday 16 April at 1200hrs - part of the 11-day Festival of the Menuhin Competition London 2016.
West End Stars to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 85th Birthday
A star-studded West End cast of over 50 principals, a 40-piece orchestra led by Gareth Valentine and an ensemble of more than 50, including a chorus from ArtsEd Musical Theatre, will celebrate the songs and shows of Stephen Sondheim in HEY, OLD FRIENDS! An 85th Birthday Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on Sunday 25 October.