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QUEEN BY CANDLELIGHT Will Celebrate 50 Years of Bohemian Rhapsody at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Gala concert QUEEN BY CANDLELIGHT will celebrate 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody with over 25 of Queen’s biggest hits. The concert will take place at the London Palladium in April.

Queen + Adam Lambert Postpone European Leg of The Rhapsody World Tour to 2022
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 10, 2021

Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, plus singer Adam Lambert, spoke today of the “heartbreak” at having to once again postpone the highly anticipated UK and European dates of their Rhapsody World Tour.

VIDEO: THRILLER LIVE Performs Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020

Thriller Live was supposed to play its final performance at London's Lyric Theatre on Sunday, but its run was cut short due to the health crisis. In honor of what would have been closing night, musicians and singers from the show have recorded a breathtaking version of Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song' to say farewell to the West End in style.

THRILLER LIVE Moonwalks into the Belgrade Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2018

Fresh from a record-breaking ten-year run in London's West End, the spectacular Michael Jackson concert show Thriller Live moonwalks into Coventry next month, running at the Belgrade Theatre from Tuesday 6 until Saturday 10 March.

BWW Review: THRILLER LIVE, King's Theatre, Glasgow, April 18 2016
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 19, 2016

Direct from London's West End, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world's greatest entertainer. Join us on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael's 45 year musical history. You will experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast play homage to Jackson's legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion, this is a show that you will never forget.

Neighbor Mistakes Actor's Rehearsal For BEAUTIFUL Audition For Violent Gun Attack; Police Respond in Riot Gear
by Michael Dale - Sep 18, 2015

Police respond with full riot gear when neighbor hears a man begging for his life.

BWW Reviews: WEST END WOMEN, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, December 1 2014
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 2, 2014

West End leading ladies Kerry Ellis (Wicked/We Will Rock You), Joanna Ampil (Miss Saigon/Cats) and Ria Jones (Les Miserables/Evita) join forces to celebrate their critically acclaimed careers.

Kerry Ellis, Ria Jones and Joanna Ampil to Star in WEST END WOMEN Tour, Nov-Dec 2014
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014

JP Productions have today announced full casting details of their forthcoming UK tour of new touring production 'West End Women'.

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: RENT IN CONCERT, King's Theatre, Edinburgh, November 16 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 17, 2013

The 20th anniversary show first opened in April and toured the UK and has returned for a second leg due to popular demand.

RENT IN CONCERT to Rock Lyceum Stage for One-Night-Only, 18 Nov
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2013

Rent in Concert, featuring classic songs from the critically acclaimed musical, comes to the Lyceum Theatre on Monday 18 November at 7.45pm as part of the show's 20th anniversary tour.

Rachel John to Step in for Kerry Ellis During November RENT 20th Anniversary UK Concert Dates
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013

It was announced today that West End's Kerry Ellis will not perform in November during the upcoming 20th anniversary concert tour of the smash rock opera RENT, due to maternity leave. Rachel John will perform the iconic role of 'Mimi,' prior to Ellis' return in January.

Photo Flash: Jonathan Reid Gealt's TRANSATLANTIC at the St. James
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2013

Jonathan Reid Gealt performed in concert on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September at St. James for TransAtlantic. Craig Adams and Steven Luke Walker joined Gealt in concert for a TransAtlantic mix of new musical theatre. Matthew Barrow, Craig Colton, Danielle Hope, Kelly Anne Gower and Jennifer Tierney were also performing, plus two of the three 'Quiet' competition winners' Daniel Gregory (PPA 3rd year) and Tom Cromwell (from Australia). The band was led by Aaron Williams.

Jonathan Reid Gealt Performs Tonight in TRANSATLANTIC at St. James
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2013

Due to popular demand, Jonathan Reid Gealt will be in concert on both tonight, Saturday 14th September, in addition to Sunday 15th September at St. James for TransAtlantic. The evening of the 14th will include a teaser of what's to come on Sunday night to whet your appetite for Jonathan's 'Here For You' UK album celebration.

Jonathan Reid Gealt Adds Sept 14 Show for TRANSATLANTIC at St. James
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013

Due to popular demand, Jonathan Reid Gealt will be in concert on both Saturday 14th September, in addition to Sunday 15th September at St. James for TransAtlantic. The evening of the 14th will include a teaser of what's to come on Sunday night to whet your appetite for Jonathan's 'Here For You' UK album celebration.

Breaking News: Kerry Ellis to Return to 20th Anniversary Concert Tour of RENT
by Robert Diamond - Jul 5, 2013

JP Productions today announced a third and final leg to the current UK tour of smash-hit Tony Award winning Broadway musical 'Rent'. Celebrating 20 years since its first staged performance, West End leading lady and Broadway star Kerry Ellis will return to the role of 'Mimi' in this iconic concert version of the smash-hit musical.

Sheffield Theatres Announces Full Autumn Season For 2013
by Ben Peltz - Jun 7, 2013

Sheffield Theatres today unveils its full autumn season of produced and touring work taking place from September 2013 - January 2014, alongside the news that Phil Davis (Whitechapel and Quadrophenia) will star as Fagin in the company's Christmas musical, Oliver! and Daniel Lapaine (Muriel's Wedding) will lead the cast of The Winter's Tale as Leontes.

Natasha Hamilton & Rory Taylor to Lead RENT 20th Anniversary Concert Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2013

JP Productions today announces the lead casting details for their forthcoming UK tour of the smash-hit Tony Award winning Broadway musical 'Rent'.

BWW Reviews: KERRY ELLIS, London Palladium, May 12 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 13, 2013

Widely recognised as one of the leading ladies of the West End, Kerry Ellis embarked on the biggest solo performance of her career at the London Palladium. The evening promised to showcase songs from her most famous roles, her personal favourites and some surprises along the way.

BWW Reviews: RENT �" 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR, Hackney Empire, April 26 2013
by Kevin Sherwin - Apr 27, 2013

There are certain things one can expect from any given production of RENT: the Mark will always wear a scarf, the cast will always try to get a bit of a clap-along going in 'Seasons Of Love' and the Benny will do his best with what is a thankless, nothingy role. While it's sometimes refreshing to see new takes on well-known shows, there's a certain pleasure to be had from seeing Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock opera play out exactly as you expect, cringe-worthy 'white light' ending and all.