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Full Cast Announced For ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour; Elaine C Smith, Jodie Prenger, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 25 February 2023. Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood and Paul O'Grady, will be Scottish BAFTA winner Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger, all starring as 'Miss Hannigan' at various venues.

Full Company Announced For THE LIFE OF GALILEO At Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2020

David Calder and Nicholas Le Prevost will join Henry Goodman in The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, in David Edgar's revised translation, directed by Jonathan Church, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 24 April a?" 16 May with a press night on 29 April.

SONGS FOR JEREMY To Return To The Southwark Playhouse In May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2019

Stars of the West End, including Aladdin's genie, Trevor Dion Nicholas, who was recently also seen on ITV's All Star Musicals, will be performing in an evening of musical theatre in London as 'Songs for Jeremy' returns to the Southwark Playhouse for the second year running on 12 May, in aid of The Good Grief Trust.

Casting Announced For THE CEREAL CAFE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2019

A new British musical, The Cereal Cafe, inspired by the opening of the Cereal Killer Cafe in East London and the Shoreditch riots of 2015, is to get its world premiere at The Other Palace.

VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL Takes the Words Right Out of Our Mouths on Opening Night in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017

BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL celebrated a triumphant opening night on October 25th at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, and all of Toronto was out to join in the festivities. Hear from some of the city's biggest celebrities and - of course - the stars in the opening night video below!

BAT OUT OF HELL Musical Extends Through the Holidays in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

Due to popular demand, BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL will extend one more time at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Fresh from its triumphant opening night performance on October 25, the producers announced today that the show will now play until January 7, 2018 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.

Tickets on Sale Next Week for BAT OUT OF HELL in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

Producers David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith announced today that tickets for the North American Premiere of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL will go on sale Wednesday May 24, 2017. 

VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL's Andrew Polec Road Trips from Philly to Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017

BAT OUT OF HELL star Andrew Polec (Strat) took a road trip from Philadelphia to Toronto to start rehearsals for the show's North American Premiere. Hop along for the ride in the video below!

BAT OUT OF HELL Extends North American Premiere Three Weeks
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2017

Due to popular demand, producers David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith are excited to announce a three week extension for the North American Premiere of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL. The new block of tickets, December 5 - 24, 2017 will go on sale Saturday September 16.

BAT OUT OF HELL to Extend for Two More Weeks at London Coliseum
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017

With wonderful reactions from audiences, standing ovations every night and audiences singing their hearts out at the end of each performance, the producers of Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell - The Musical are delighted to announce a further extension to the run at the London Coliseum this summer.

VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL Does it All for Love on Britain's Got Talent
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2017

Britain's newest must-see Bat Out of Hell starts performances on 5 June, but the show gave everyone a sneak peek when they performed a rocking medley on Britain's Got Talent. Check out the video below!

Extra Performances Added to Coliseum Season of BAT OUT OF HELL
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017

Before the world premiere of the long-awaited Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musicalhas even opened in London's West End, the producers have extended its season at the London Coliseum, due to overwhelming public demand. 

Tickets on Sale Next Week for BAT OUT OF HELL in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2017

Producers David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith announced today that tickets for the North American Premiere of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL will go on sale Wednesday May 24, 2017. 

Only Four Weeks Left to Catch BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL in Manchester
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017

There are just four weeks left to catch Jim Steinman's acclaimed musical Bat Out Of Hell at the Opera House, Manchester.  Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical will run at the Opera House, Manchester until Saturday 29 April 2017.

TV: Audience Members from Around the World React to BAT OUT OF HELL in Manchester
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 21, 2017

The world premiere of the long-awaited Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell - The Musical will take place in London's West End at the London Coliseum, opening on Tuesday 20 June 2017, following previews from 5 June, for a limited season until 22 July 2017. The show began previews at Manchester Opera House on 17 February and will run until 8 April 2017. Audience members have traveled across the globe to see the show - find out what they thought below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsal Photos for BAT OUT OF HELL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017

The world premiere of the long-awaited Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical will take place in London's West End at the London Coliseum, opening on Tuesday 20 June 2017, following previews from 5 June, for a limited season until 22 July 2017. This follows previews at Manchester Opera House from 17 February to 8 April 2017.

The Place Unveils its Spring 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2017

London's most exciting dance space launches a season led by Work Place Artists James Cousins and Vera Tussing and includes the London premiere of Arthur Pita's Stepmother/Stepfather.

Full Cast & Creatives for Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL; Box Office Opens at 5PM Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016

Box office on sale to the general public begins at 5 pm today, with Meat Load introducing Andrew Polec and the cast in a live performance outside the London Coliseum on St. Martin's Lane.

Nicholas Parsons, Scott Alan, Mitch Winehouse and More Set for The Hippodrome, May-June 2014
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2014

The Hippodrome's live entertainment programme continues with a varied offering of music, burlesque, cabaret and more including a four night run from popular US songwriter Scott Alan, a concert celebrating the best of The Great British Musicals hosted by Nicholas Parsons, an exclusive preview of award-winning singer Sarah Jane Morris' new album, and the return of Mitch Winehouse's monthly residency in aid of The Amy Winehouse Foundation which will feature an array of very special guests.

BWW CD Reviews: LES MISERABLES LIVE! DREAM THE DREAM (The 2010 Cast Album) Showcases Exciting New Orchestrations
by David Clarke - Mar 20, 2014

In anticipation of LES MISERABLES coming back home to Broadway, I've been listening to LES MISERABLES LIVE! DREAM THE DREAM (The 2010 Cast Album). The beautiful, exciting, and comprehensive recording was captured at the Wales Millennium Centre in 2009. For those curious about what they can expect from the new Broadway production, this recording serves as the perfect introduction to Chris Jahnke's new orchestrations.