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OVERTURES PIANO BAR Will Take Up Residency at the Hippodrome Casino This Month

Considered to be London's answer to the renowned Marie's Crisis Café in New York, Overtures Piano Bar offers a spontaneous evening out with just the crowd, the piano, the pianist and the showtunes to see you through the evening.
Review Roundup: THE COLOR PURPLE - AT HOME From Curve Leicester; What Did the Critics Think?

Curve is now streaming The Color Purple online. The production is led by T'Shan Williams as Celie, with Danielle Fiamanya as Nettie, Karen Mavundukure as Sofia, Ako Mitchell as Mister and Simon Anthony Rhoden as Harpo. Also returning to Curve is Carly Mercedes Dyer, joining the cast as Shug Avery.
Sit In The Stalls Present 'New Year, New Songs, New Writers'

Sit in the Stalls today announce their brand new project ‘New Year, New Songs, New Writers’ starting in January 2021.
Review Roundup: THE LAST FIVE YEARS Opens at The Southwark Playhouse

The production is directed by Jonathan O'Boyle and stars Molly Lynch and Oli Higginson. It is produced by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment in association with Edward Prophet and People Entertainment Group.
Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (THE PLAY) at Park Theatre

La Cage aux Folles [The Play] is currently running at Park Theatre from 12th February - 21st March.
Darren Day Joins The Cast Of MAME

Darren Day will star as Beauregard, alongside Tracie Bennett in the title role and Harriet Thorpe as Vera, in the critically acclaimed first professional UK revival of Jerry Herman's much loved musical MAME. The production opened at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester earlier this year to rave reviews, and will play Royal & Derngate, Northampton from 7 to 11 January 2020 and Salisbury Playhouse from 21 to 25 January 2020.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The First UK Revival Of MAME Starring Tracie Bennett

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the first professional UK revival of Jerry Herman's much loved musical MAME with Tracie Bennett in the title role.
Harriet Thorpe and Tim Flavin Join Tracie Bennett In MAME At Hope Mill Theatre

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment, Hope Mill Theatre and Ray Rackham Theatrical are delighted to announce that Harriet Thorpe and Tim Flavin will star as Vera and Beauregard respectively in the first professional UK revival of Jerry Herman's much loved musical MAME. They join the previously announced Tracie Bennett in the title role.
Overtures Piano Bar And London Musical Theatre Orchestra Join Forces At Bishopsgate Institute

Overtures Piano Bar - London's only sing-along piano bar dedicated to musical theatre - is travelling from its home in Marble Arch to Liverpool Street for a one-off celebration at Bishopsgate Institute. Accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, and conducted by Freddie Tapner (Wicked, Victoria Apollo Theatre; Jersey Boys, UK Tour; Mack and Mabel, Hackney Empire), it is guaranteed to be a riotous evening, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds and, most importantly, all singing levels.
London's New Sing-Along Musical Theatre Piano Bar, Overtures, Opens

London's hottest new sing-along musical theatre piano bar OVERTURES has now opened its doors, just fifty yards from Marble Arch. Whether you sip cocktails, savour wine or love a beer, whether you are a discerning show-tunes aficionado or just want a drink, everyone is invited to enjoy the uplifting, magical feeling of musicals in this fun-filled and unique bar.
Jordan Li-Smith Presents 'Songs I Wish I Had Written (And Other Guilty Pleasures)' at Bishopsgate Institute

Join award winning musical director and writer Jordan Li-Smith and a slew of special guests for an intimate evening of musical theatre and songs from the Great American Songbook. This concert will feature Myra the Steinway as part of the new Myra Jazz Trio. Expect to hear the classics, contemporary numbers with a jazzy twist and perhaps a preview of Jordan's newest songs.
International Fashion Designer Malan Breton Makes His London Cabaret Debut

Malan Breton, in association with Ray Rackham Theatrical, presents the London cabaret debut of internationally renowned fashion designer, Malan Breton, in an intimate, song-filled cabaret at the Crazy Coqs for one very special night.
Overtures, London's Answer To Marie's Crisis Cafe, Opens January

After the phenomenal success of the Marie's Crisis London pop-up, during Halloween 2018, and under a new permanent name; OVERTURES PIANO BAR, London, will open its doors; as as answer to the famed New York Bar, and featuring regular guest appearances from Marie's Crisis Cafe.
Overtures, London's Answer To Marie's Crisis Cafe, Opens January

After the phenomenal success of the Marie's Crisis London pop-up, during Halloween 2018, and under a new permanent name; OVERTURES PIANO BAR, London, will open its doors; as as answer to the famed New York Bar, and featuring regular guest appearances from Marie's Crisis Cafe.
Marie's Crisis Bar Will Have Pop Up in London

Nestled in New York's enchanting West Village, and a stone's throw away from the original Stonewall Inn, is a basement piano bar so iconic, so cherished and so revered that celebrities have, for decades, regularly queued to get in. And for five nights only, Marie's Crisis and its top pianists are coming to London.
JUST ANOTHER LOVE STORY Brings Sondheim's Love Songs to Above the Arts

Ray Rackham Theatrical, in association with London Theatre Workshop, is delighted to announce its next show will be an evening concert celebration of Stephen Sondheim's love songs, "Just Another Love Story".
FREDDIE, TED, AND THE DEATH OF JOE ORTON to Premiere at London Theatre Workshop

Ray Rackham Productions announces the world premiere of a new play, developed through the London Theatre Workshop Theatre Lab. FREDDIE, TED, and the DEATH of JOE ORTON by Don Cotter, directed by Ray Rackham, is coming to London Theatre Workshop (Leadenhall Market, 88 Gracechurch Street, London ECV3 0DN), starring Robert Styles, Eion McAndrew, Helen Sheals and Perry Meadowcroft.
VIDEO: Creator Ray Rackham On The Inspiration For New Musical JUDY!

A series of three short documentaries will be released prior to the official opening of the beautifully poignant biographical musical 'Judy!'; charting the turbulent life of acclaimed chanteuse Judy Garland; opening this May at the Arts Theatre, in London's West End.
VIDEO: Behind The Scenes Peek At The Design Process For Judy Garland Musical JUDY!

A series of three short documentaries will be released prior to the official opening of the beautifully poignant biographical musical 'Judy!'; charting the turbulent life of acclaimed chanteuse Judy Garland; opening this May at the Arts Theatre, in London's West End.
JUDY! Launches 18-25 Ticket Lottery

A new Ticket lottery, aimed solely at 18-25 year olds, is launched today. Sponsored by leading life insurer Rothesay Life, the 'Judy!' Ticket Lottery will enable young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 a chance to win two top price seats for each performance of 'Judy!' Ray Rackham's play charting the life and career of acclaimed actress and singer Judy Garland.

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