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Robert Carsen's Contemporary AIDA Returns to the Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

This January, Robert Carsen’s production of Aida will return to The Royal Opera. Carsen reimagines the conflict between love and duty and personal and political desire in a totalitarian state, strikingly relevant for our times.

Sohm Kapila Joins the UK Cast of BHANGRA NATION
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Rehearsals for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig began this week.  Sohm Kapila has joined the cast.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Premiere of BHANGRA NATION at Birmingham Rep; Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig. Plus, check out all new photos and video here!

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: First Look at Sebastien Torkia, Sally Ann Triplett & More in BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Get a first look at photos of BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Video: Emma Hatton Sings 'Secrets and Lies' From BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023

Watch Emma Hatton sing 'Secrets and Lies' from the world premiere of BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL,.

Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

 Rehearsal images and new video content has been released for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL, ahead of the production’s first preview on 25 March at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Emma Hatton, Sally Ann Triplett & More to Star in BERLUSCONI World Premiere Musical at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.

BERLUSCONI Will Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2022

Francesca Moody Productions and Wishful Thinking Musicals have announced the world premiere of BERLUSCONI – a naughty, noisy exposé of the original perma-tanned media mogul turned populist politician, told through the eyes of three formidable women ready to share their side of the story and break the veneer of that million Lira smile.

VIDEO: THE LOUDER WE GET Releases New Music Video In Celebration of the Graduating Class Of 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2020

On the heels of its sweeping success at Theatre Calgary, the producers and creative team behind the musical The Louder We Get have released a new music video of the exhilarating song 'This Dance Is For You.'

Casting Announced for Lonny Price-Helmed THE LOUDER WE GET at Theatre Calgary
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2019

Theatre Calgary's Artistic Director Stafford Arima (Allegiance, Broadway; Carrie, Off-Broadway revival; Altar Boyz, Off-Broadway), along with Solo Productions' Mary Young Leckie (Maudie, Mary's Wedding), have just announced the creative team and casting for The Louder We Get, based on the true story of Marc Hall, with book by Kent Staines, lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal, and music by Colleen Dauncey.

AUDITION FOR CABARET at the Opera House in Gothenburg, Sweden
by Annette Stolt - Sep 23, 2019

The Gothenburg Opera is proud to present Fred Ebbs and John Kander's iconic musical Cabaret for the first time on the big stage of the Gothenburg Opera. Expected premiere in early September 2020. Musical direction David White, directed by James Grieve, choreography Rebecca Howell, scenography and costume design Lucy Osborne, lighting design Oliver Fenwick and sound design Tom Gibbons.

BWW Feature: CABARET Comes To Göteborgsoperan
by Annette Stolt - Sep 23, 2019

Cabaret - the next big musical at the Göteborg Opera! Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome! Great show numbers, captivating upbeat music and a highly relevant storyline. The Göteborg Opera starts its 2020/2021 season with a legendary landmark musical - Cabaret!

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.

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.

Cast Announced For ADRIAN MOLE In The West End
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2019

Rehearsals begin today for Sue Townsend's The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾ - The Musical, which will open at the Ambassadors Theatre for a limited season from 15 June until 12 October 2019, with a Gala Night on Tuesday 2 July. The musical has book and lyrics by Jake Brunger, music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary and direction by Luke Sheppard.

Photo Flash: First Look At Kelsey Grammer In MAN OF LA MANCHA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019

See newly released photos of first West End production of the multi-Tony award-winning Broadway musical Man of La Mancha in 50 years!

VIDEO: Advancing Artists from Tuesday's Live Cross Battles on THE VOICE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 24, 2019

Last night on The Voice, America voted and the advancing artists from Monday's Cross Battles were revealed.  Below are the artists that won, were saved or stolen by another coach, on The Voice Season 16.

BWW Sneak Peak: In Rehearsal for MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Louis Train - Apr 12, 2019

I was sat outside the English National Opera reading a novel when Kelsey Grammer (!) walked by, humming cheerfully about a bleak and unbearable world. He was getting ready for a rehearsal of  Man of La Mancha, which opens 26 April at the London Coliseum.

VIDEO: Advancing Artists from THE VOICE 'Battle Rounds'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 9, 2019

Last night, the Battle Rounds continued on Season 16 of The Voice! Find out which artists won their Battles, or were Stolen by another coach below!