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Cast and Creative Team Set For UK Premiere of CRY-BABY THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Arcola Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cry-Baby, The Musical. The 17-strong cast is the largest ensemble for a production in the theatre’s history.

LADY, BE GOOD Comes to Teatro Massimo Opera House Palermo
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

A brand-new production of the Gershwin musical LADY, BE GOOD will premiere at the Teatro Massimo Opera House in Palermo, Italy on Tuesday 18 June.

Photos: Go Inside the PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert with Alex Newell and More
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2024

Just yesterday, Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, led the 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN. Check out photos from the special night!

Review: PIPPIN - 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Louise Penn - Apr 30, 2024

Stephen Schwartz's 70s musical Pippin makes a triumphant return with a note perfect casting at Drury Lane's concert version, with Fosse-inspired choreography and costumes given a disco pride vibe. Alex Newell's vocals do not disappoint, Jac Yarrow is a fine lead, while Patricia Hodge is a poignant Berthe.

Patricia Hodge, Lucie Jones, Cedric Neal, Zizi Strallen, and Jac Yarrow Will Lead 50th Anniversary Concert of PIPPIN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

The latest stars have been announced to join Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, in the upcoming 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN, with the score performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

New Cast Announced For The UK and Ireland Tour of JERSEY BOYS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

New cast members have been announced joining the highly successful UK and Ireland tour of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS, which is currently on the road and running simultaneously with the smash-hit West End production, playing to packed houses at the newly refurbished Trafalgar Theatre.

VIDEO: BACK TO THE FUTURE Teases 2023 Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

Back to the Future the Musical has released an all new teaser trailer for the show's upcoming Broadway run, set for 2023. Learn more about how to be among the first to get tickets!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

The cast of Back to the Future The Musical led by Roger Bart took the stage last night on Britain's Got Talent! Check out the full performance video here!

BACK TO THE FUTURE Booking Extends to February 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022

Due to overwhelming demand, BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical’s performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End will extend to 12 February 2023. Tickets on sale now. The critically acclaimed Olivier, WhatsOnStage and Broadway World Award-winning Best New Musical had its opening night in London on Monday 13 September 2021.  

BACK TO THE FUTURE Original Cast Recording Hits Top 5 of Official UK Compilation Chart
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022

The producers of the award-winning Back to the Future the Musical have announced that the original cast recording has stormed into the top 5 of the Official UK Compilation Chart in the first week of release.

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical Extends Booking Period in West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical’s performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End will extend to 3 July 2022. Tickets on sale now. The musical, which had its opening night on Monday 13 September, has had an incredible reaction from the public and been rewarded with 5 star and 4 star reviews. 

BACK TO THE FUTURE Suspends Performances Due to Illness Within the Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2021

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld reported that opening night for the West End production of Back to the Future The Musical, proceeded with out its leading man, Roger Bart, who tested positive for COVID-19. Now the show has announced that performances have officially been suspended through Monday, 20 September due to illness within the cast.

Roger Bart Tests Positive For COVID-19, Will Not Perform In Press Opening of BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021

BroadwayWorld has learned that Roger Bart, who plays Doc Brown in Back to the Future The Musical, has tested positive for Covid-19.

Photos: First Look BACK TO THE FUTURE in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021

Roger Bart, who plays Doc Brown, has tested positive for Covid-19, so his understudy, Mark Oxtoby, will go on as Doc Brown for the first time tonight. The official press opening for the production has been delayed.

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Officially Opens; Michael J Fox Tributes the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2021

Michael J Fox was unable to travel to London to attend the opening night, but got to see the musical via video and shared a note with the cast.

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL to Resume West End Performances This August
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2021

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical will resume performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End on 20 August 2021. 

Maiya Quansah-Breed, Courtney Stapleton, and More Announced For Dominic Powell Virtual Concert
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2020

The Barn Theatre has announced an all-star West End line up for their sixth virtual concert, The Barn Theatre Presents: The Music of Dominic Powell, which will celebrate the work of musical theatre composer Dominic Powell (Cases).

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsal Photos For THE BOY IN THE DRESS at Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019

Production images for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical The Boy in the Dresshave now been released.

Full Casting Announced For The Royal Shakespeare Company's Production Of THE BOY IN THE DRESS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2019

Full casting is announced for The Boy in the Dress, the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 8 November.

TITANIC THE MUSICAL Announces Casting and New Dates For International Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2019

Following the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Titanic The Musical in 2018, casting has been revealed as the production prepares for its 2019 worldwide tour. After opening at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking on 11 July 2019, the production led by returning director Thom Southerland will tour across the world until 15 December 2019.