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GRENFELL: IN THE WORDS OF SURVIVORS Comes to St. Ann's Warehouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

St. Ann’s Warehouse will continue a season of major international works with the U.S. premiere of Gillian Slovo’s Grenfell: in the words of survivors.

THE WHITE CARD By Claudia Rankine Announces UK Premiere and Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

The UK and European premiere of Claudia Rankine's The White Card will open at Northern Stage in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in May before a three-month UK tour.

OKLAHOMA!, CONSTITUTION And More Take Home 2019 Obie Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2019

Winners of the 64th Annual Obie Awards were announced this evening in a ceremony held at New York City's Terminal 5.

THE JUNGLE At San Francisco's Curran To Close On May 19
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2019

After captivating audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area, THE JUNGLE must close on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Presented by Sonia Friedman Productions with Tom Kirdahy, the Good Chance Theatre, National Theatre and Young Vic production of THE JUNGLE at San Francisco's Curran (445 Geary Street) "surpasses the hype" (48 Hills) and has been hailed as "one of the most visceral and haunting plays in recent memory" (The Mercury News). Written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson and under the direction of Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the West Coast limited engagement of THE JUNGLE has been hailed as "A knockout: vibrantly theatrical and pointedly contemporary" (San Francisco Examiner). Tickets for THE JUNGLE are $25-$165 and are available at SFCURRAN.com/jungle. Curran has partnered with TodayTix to offer a limited number of $25 day-of rush tickets through a digital lottery.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At A New Trailer For THE JUNGLE At The Curran
by Alan Henry - Mar 1, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the brand-new trailer for the West Coast Premiere of the Good Chance Theatre, National Theatre and Young Vic production of THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, coming soon to San Francisco's Curran.

Additional Casting Announced For The West Coast Premiere Of THE JUNGLE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2019

Today, Carole Shorenstein Hays and Sonia Friedman Productions with Tom Kirdahy announced the additional casting for the West Coast Premiere of the Good Chance Theatre, National Theatre and Young Vic production of THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson at San Francisco's Curran. Set in Europe's largest unofficial refugee camp in Calais, France, the Jungle became a temporary home for more than 10,000 people in 2015. Under the direction of Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the limited engagement begins Tuesday March 26, 2019 and will run through Sunday, May 19, 2019. Opening night is Thursday, April 4, 2019. Tickets for THE JUNGLE are $25-$165 and are available now at SFCURRAN.com/jungle. $25 day-of rush tickets to THE JUNGLE will be made available through a partnership with TODAY TIX.

The National Theatre Announces More Season Details, Including FOLLIES Casting
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018

The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE JUNGLE; Full Cast Announced
by Julie Musbach - Jun 11, 2018

Following critical acclaim, and a sold-out run at the Young Vic, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Tom Kirdahy and Hunter Arnold are delighted to announce the full cast for the West End transfer of Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's The Jungle, a National Theatre and Young Vic co-production with Good Chance Theatre,directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. The production is set in Europe's largest unofficial refugee camp, the Calais Jungle, which in 2015, became a temporary home for more than 10,000 people.  Previewing from 16 June, with World Refugee Day on 20 June, The Jungle will have an Opening Night on 5 July at the Playhouse Theatre, with rehearsal photography released today. Check out the cast in action below!

National Theatre Announces its May-September 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2018

The National Theatre has announced its May-September 2018 season.

West End Transfer Announced For THE JUNGLE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2018

Following universal critical acclaim, and a sold-out run at the Young Vic, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Tom Kirdahy and Hunter Arnold are delighted to announce the West End transfer of the National Theatre and Young Vic co-production with Good Chance Theatre of Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's The Jungle, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. The production is set in Europe's largest unofficial refugee camp, the Calais Jungle, which in 2015, became a temporary home for more than 10,000 people. Previewing from 16 June, The Jungle will have an Opening Night on 5 July at the Playhouse Theatre. The first wave of tickets will go on general sale on 15 March.

VIDEO: 10 Questions With ALADDIN Star Matthew Croke!
by Marianka Swain - Jul 17, 2017

Having opened to critical acclaim in London's West End in June 2016, Disney's Aladdin, the hit musical based on the classic Academy Award-winning animated film, celebrated its first birthday in the West End on 15 June 2017. Watch a video interview with Matthew Croke

Disney's ALADDIN Announces its First Autism-Friendly Performance at London's Prince Edward Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2017

Disney's hit new musical ALADDIN, which opened in the West End in June 2016 is pleased to announce its first dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance will take place on Tuesday 29 August 2017. Tickets are now on sale. It follows the success of previous such performances at The Lion King, whose upcoming Autism-Friendly Performance on 4 June 2017 has now sold out.

VIDEO: It's Magic Time: ALADDIN's James Monroe Iglehart Duets With His London Genie Counterpart, Trevor Dion Nicholas
by Michael Dale - Aug 4, 2016

The talented pair launch into a special rendition of the musical's second act vaudevillian turn, 'Somebody's Got Your Back.'

BWW Review: ALADDIN, Prince Edward Theatre
by Liz Cearns - Jul 1, 2016

The musical - or pantomime? - of the year has arrived at the Prince Edward Theatre. We check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside Opening Night of Disney's ALADDIN in the West End!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2016

Disney's new West End musical Aladdin opened last night, June 15, and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including February 11, 2017. Go inside opening night below!

TV: ALADDIN Takes Opening Night Bows in London!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2016

Last night, Wednesday 15 June, saw the Opening Night of Disney's new West End musical Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre, London. Footage is also available to download featuring the cast's curtain call bows, celebrity arrivals on the carpet and interviews with the Aladdin cast and creative team including Dean John Wilson (Aladdin), Trevor Dion Nicholas (Genie) and Jade Ewen (Jasmine), composer Alan Menken and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw at the post-show party at the National Gallery.

TV: ALADDIN Crosses the Pond- First Look at the West End Production!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2016

Aladdin will have its official opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre tonight, June 15. Disney's new West End musical began preview performances on Friday 27 May and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including 11 February 2017. For further details please visit www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk

Photo Flash: First Look at West End Production of ALADDIN
by Marianka Swain - Jun 10, 2016

Production images for ALADDIN have been released today ahead of its official opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre on Wednesday 15 June. Disney's new West End musical began preview performances on Friday 27 May and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including 11 February 2017. For further details please visit www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk 

Disney's ALADDIN Now Booking in the West End Into 2017!
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2016

With 315 hours of rehearsals now complete; 68 tonnes of scenery hung at the Prince Edward Theatre; and 337 custom-designed, hand-made costumes created from over 1,225 varieties of fabric, adorned with millions of Swarovski crystals, Disney's new musical Aladdin will begin previews in the West End tonight.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for ALADDIN at Prince Edward Theatre
by Marianka Swain - May 18, 2016

Ahead of its West End premiere at the Prince Edward Theatre, rehearsal images for ALADDIN have been released today. The new Disney musical previews from May 27, opening on June 15, and is booking till October 1. Dean John-Wilson stars as Aladdin, alongside Jade Ewen as Jasmine, Broadway cast member Trevor Dion Nicholas as Genie, Don Gallagher as Jafar, Peter Howe as Iago, Irvine Iqbal as the Sultan, Nathan Amzi as Babkak, Stephen Rahman-Hughes as Kassim and Rachid Sabitri as Omar.