Sam Cassidy

Review: OKLAHOMA! at Center Stage Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Feb 18, 2024

What did our critic think of OKLAHOMA! at Center Stage Theatre?

Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October.

2021 Off West End Award Winners Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2021

In this ‘special circumstances’ year, the Offies 2021 Awards Ceremony celebrated the creativity and resilience of our artists in fringe, alternative and independent theatre in a time of crisis who have found new ways to produce fresh and inventive work for thousands of stay-at-home audiences.

BWW Feature: Online Theatre You May Have Missed
by Louise Penn - Nov 25, 2020

There have been many theatre productions made available during the pandemic lockdown in the UK, while stages have been quiet and venues closed. We take a look at some of the highlights you may have missed online over the past few months.

WAIT FOR ME, a New British Dance Musical by Sam Cassidy and Ainsley Ricketts to be Released Online in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2020

'Wait For Mea?? is a major new British dance musical, written and composed by Sam Cassidy with choreography and direction from Ainsley Ricketts, a finalist on a??The Greatest Dancera??. A heart-warming tale about life, loss and eternal love, a??Wait For Mea?? was filmed during lockdown with cast and creatives in a social bubble, adhering to COVID guidelines.

VIDEO: Watch Jodie Steele's Performance at THE MUSICAL MARATHON
by West End Video - Apr 6, 2018

On Sunday 1 April, the West End's best talents joined forces for THE MUSICAL MARATHON at The Other Palace to support Paul Taylor-Mills' efforts in raising money for the Terrence Higgins Trust. Jodie Steele (Wicked) closed the concert with a barnstorming rendition of 'Dear Mr President' by Pink. Watch the video below by West End Video!

The Other Palace Presents THE MUSICAL MARATHON
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2018

The Other Palace will host The Musical Marathon this Sunday 1st April 2018, a one-off charity concert bringing together a variety of West End stars in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rock Musical MYTH: THE RISE AND FALL OF ORPHEUS at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2018

Written by Sam Cassidy, directed by Arlene Phillips, Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus runs until Saturday in concert-style workshop performances at The Other Palace. The production is semi-staged and performed by a live 6-piece rock band.

Diana Vickers Takes Over The Female Lead As Rock Musical MYTH: THE RISE AND FALL OF ORPHEUS Releases Video Of Thrilling New Song 'Pandora's Hope'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2018

Diana Vickers has joined the cast of rock musical Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus to play the female lead character, Eurydice.

Final Casting Announced for THE ROCK MUSICAL MYTH: THE RISE AND FALL OF ORPHEUS
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018

Cast announced for the rock musical  Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus directed by Arlene Phillips

Rock Musical MYTH Comes to The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2018

Rock musical Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus, directed by Arlene Phillips and written by Sam Cassidy, will have 9 concert-style workshop performances at The Other Palace from Saturday 10 - Saturday 17 March 2018. The production will be semi-staged and performed by a live 6-piece band.

Freeform Cancels Thriller Drama GUILT Following One Season
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2016

Freeform has cancelled its freshman drama series GUILT. The show premiered to 486,000 viewers, but quickly dropped to an average of 300,000 for the remainder of its 10-episode season.

BWW Review: 27, Cockpit Theatre, 12 September 2016
by Gary Naylor - Sep 13, 2016

Gary Naylor sees a show that has plenty of rock but lacks strong characters and is overly predictable.

Cast Announced for World Premiere of Rock Musical 27
by Ashlee Latimer - Sep 10, 2016

Directed by world renowned director/choreographer Arlene Phillips,"27" is an intoxicating modern fable of our time, a dark interpretation of one of humanity's oldest stories. It has music, book and lyrics and is co-directed by Sam Cassidy.

BWW Interview: Ryan Molloy On Karting With Simon Cowell and New Musical 27
by Marianka Swain - Aug 22, 2016

Actor and musician Ryan Molloy won praise for his roles in Jerry Springer: The Opera, Taboo, Godspell and On the Town, but he's best known for playing Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys for a record-breaking six years in the West End and on Broadway. He's now working in the rather more intimate Cockpit Theatre, where he stars in the world premiere of Sam Cassidy's rock musical 27, helmed by Arlene Phillips, which begins previews on 8 September.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With New Rock Musical 27
by Marianka Swain - Aug 18, 2016

Ryan Molloy, Cassie Compton, Greg Oliver and Jack Donnelly star in the world premiere of the new British rock musical '27'. 

Ryan Molloy, Cassie Compton, Greg Oliver and Jack Donnelly Star in the World Premiere of 27
by Nora Dominick - Aug 1, 2016

Arlene Phillips Helms New British Rock Musical 27 at Cockpit Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Jun 20, 2016

Director/choreographer Arlene Phillips is to helm the world premiere of new British rock musical, written and co-directed by Sam Cassidy. The show runs 8 September-22 October at London's Cockpit Theatre, with press night on 12 September.

New Episode of Freeform's 'Guilt' Airing Monday, June 20
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2016

Damning revelations about Grace Atwood continue to mount on an all-new episode of 'Guilt,' airing MONDAY, JUNE 20 (9:00 - 10:00 p.m. EDT), on Freeform.

Anthony Stewart Head Joins Cast of Freeform Original Series GUILT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016

Actor Anthony Stewart Head (“Dominion,” “Merlin,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) has been cast on Freeform's new original series GUILT in a recurring role as James Lahue