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Cast Set For New London Production of THE WILD PARTY at EartH Hackney
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

A major new London production of the multi Tony-nominated Broadway musical THE WILD PARTY will open at EartH Hackney, a new 680-capacity venue in Dalston.

Video: First Look at TO WONG FOO The Musical at the Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023

An all new trailer has been released for the world premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL, which opened at Hope Mill Theatre on 21 October for a limited 9-week run. Check out the video here!

Review Roundup: TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL Opens at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2023

Reviews are coming in for TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL at Hope Mill Theatre, which is currently running for a limited 9-week run through 17 December. Check out what the critics had to say here!

Photos: First Look at TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL at the Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023

All new production images have been released for the world premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL, which opens at Hope Mill Theatre on 21 October for a limited 9-week run.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

The world premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL opens at Hope Mill Theatre on 21 October for a limited 9-week run. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For World Premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

Hope Mill Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Louise Dearman, Rob Houchen & More to Star in AT LAST, IT'S SUMMER Concert at the London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023

The full company for the star-studded company has been confirmed for the West End Gala charity concert new musical AT LAST, IT’S SUMMER. See performance dates, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, The London Palladium
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 1, 2022

The tale as old as time returns to the West End. The 1991 animated film is doubtlessly one of the most beloved out of the Disney catalogue and saw a number of live-action films of varied quality developed over the years. Now, its musical adaptation takes over the Palladium in a grand spectacle directed and choreographed by Matt West. It’s big, it’s theatrical, it’s magical.

VIDEO: First Look at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST UK & Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022

Disney’s beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team - will come to London in Summer 2022, as part of its UK & Ireland Tour.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Coming To The London Palladium This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2022

Disney's beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team - will come to London in Summer 2022, as part of its UK & Ireland Tour.

Shaq Taylor to Join Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST UK Tour for Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2022

Disney's beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team – will come to Birmingham in 2022, as part of the recently opened UK & Ireland Tour.

Emmanuel Kojo Departs BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Following Allegations of 'Inappropriate Comments'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2021

Emmanuel Kojo has departed the touring production of Beauty and the Beast and is no longer represented by his agent.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Emmanuel Kojo Suspended Due to Alleged 'Inappropriate Comments' to Female Crew Member
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

Emmanuel Kojo has been suspended from the UK tour of Beauty and the Beast due to allegations that he made 'inappropriate comments to a female crew member.'

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come To Birmingham Hippodrome In 2022
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

Disney's beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team – will come to Birmingham in 2022, as part of the recently opened UK & Ireland Tour.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Announces Full Cast For UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2021

Disney's Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast today announces the cast to star in the re-imagined and re-designed new production. Staged by members of the original award-winning creative team, Beauty and the Beast will open a UK & Ireland Tour at The Bristol Hippodrome on Wednesday 25 August 2021 (National Press Night: Wednesday 29 September).

Wake Up With BWW 11/4: BC/EFA Celebrates Disney on Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2019

Today's top stories: BC/EFA celebrates Disney on Broadway tonight, and more!

BWW Review: UGLY, Tristan Bates Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 3, 2019

Ugly sets out to be an exploration of beauty standards and the perception of women's attractiveness. Written by Perdita Stott and directed by Danae Cambrook, a series of vignettes delve into how five women struggle to accept their image and who they are. Eve Atkinson, Shereener Browne, Samantha Bingley, Hannah Marie Davis and Orla Sanders are the band of sisters who fight the good fight and try to navigate everyday life feeling ugly.

Judges And Performers Announced For 2019 West End Gala Of The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year And Stiles + Drewe Prize
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2019

The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments today announce West End Musical Director Gareth Valentine as the final judge for the 2019 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY), alongside the previously announced Julia McKenzie, Peter Polycarpou, and Edward Seckerson. Lyricist Charles Hart and Olivier Award-winner Jenna Russell join Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Stiles + Drewe to complete the judging panel for the Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize. Winners will be announced at Theatre Royal Haymarket on Sunday 9 June.

BWW Review: THE SECRET GARDEN SPRING VERSION, Ambassador's Theatre, 3 August 2016
by Gary Naylor - Aug 4, 2016

Gary Naylor sees young people perform an adaptation of the Tony Award show that's aimed at young people but can be enjoyed by all.