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BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL Sets UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

 Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits has announced the full cast joining the 2025 UK tour. Performances will begin on 6 January 2025 at Edinburgh Playhouse, running through to 20 September 2025 in Northampton.

Photos: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Celebrates its Press Night
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

All new photos have been released from press night for the UK premiere of the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, which began previews on 21 August 2024 at the Peacock Theatre, London. Check out the photos here!

Photos: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Makes its UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

All new production photos have been released from the UK premiere of the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, which began previews on 21 August 2024 at the Peacock Theatre, London. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside the Launch Event For A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Last night, Tony award nominated Mary Bridget Davies, who is starring as Janis Joplin in the upcoming musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, performed at the launch event for the show. In attendance were Janis Joplin’s younger brother Michael Joplin, as well as stars Mica Paris and Gerard McCarthy.

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL Will Return to Tour the UK in January 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

Following a successful UK, Ireland and International tour from 2021 - 2023 the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's greatest hits, will return to tour the UK in 2025.

Further Cast Set for the UK Premiere of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024

Kalisha Amaris, Georgia Bradshaw Choolwe Laina Muntanga and Danielle Steers as 'The Joplinaires' in the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN.

Sharon Sexton Joins A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at London's Peacock Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

Further casting has been announced for the Tony Award nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN which makes its UK premiere at the Peacock Theatre, Sadlers Wells' home in the West End, running from 21 August until 28 September 2024.

Video: Watch an All New Trailer For A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

An all new trailer has been released for the Tony nominated Broadway musical 'A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN' playing at London's Peacock Theatre for a limited run from August 20th.  Check out the video here!

UK Premiere of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Will Play at the Peacock Theatre From August 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN makes its UK premiere at the Peacock Theatre, Sadlers Wells' home in the West End, on 20 August starring Mary Bridget Davies as Janis, running until 28 September 2024.

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Harlequin Theatre
by Monica Moore - Nov 18, 2023

Director Robin Lane and his team clearly took great care in casting the roles. Tony Smith as Shrek and Bridie Allen as Fiona, the lead roles,  both sang powerfully and took the audience on their flight of fancy. They had good chemistry as the unconventional and heartwarming love birds (or ogres). The supporting players Reuben Su’a as Donkey and Jack Hanrahan as Lord Farquaad were hilarious. Reuben and Jack provided comic relief in the best possible way. Lord Farquaad particularly leaned into the humour of his innovative presentation and Donkey’s wisecracks gave a contrast to the main love story which pulled heartstrings. 

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Presented by Drag Daddy Productions and The Chicken Coop
by Taylor Clemons - Aug 7, 2023

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Drag Daddy Productions And The Chicken Coop? Every once in awhile, a show comes around that manages to wedge its self in the center of a triple vin-diagram, overlapping in critical acclaim, commercial success, and the hardest to crack, overwhelmingly beloved by the theater community. I’d venture to say that Jesus Christ Superstar is one of those rare shows to land in the center of this hypothetical chart. The theatre community adores Jesus Christ Superstar as a musical, which is part of the reason it’s had such a long life and had continued to be produced for the better part of the last 50 years. 

Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE: The Tour Makes Texas Premiere in Frisco
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

The Las Vegas stage spectacular turned global sensation created and directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE: The Tour celebrated the launch of its limited engagement in Frisco, TX on May 17.

Michigander Wraps Biggest Cross-Country Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - May 1, 2023

The 21-date outing, supporting Michigander’s recently released fourth EP, It Will Never Be The Same, caused quite the stir this past month as it crossed the country selling out in multiple cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego, Seattle, Salt Lake City, St. Paul, Washington, DC, Columbus, and Detroit!

BAT OUT OF HELL Halted By Disruptive Audience Member
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

According to The Guardian, the West End production of Bat Out of Hell was halted during the Thursday, March 30th evening performance by a disruptive audience member.

Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE: The Tour Brings The Magic To North Texas Starting May 11
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2023

The global stage sensation created and directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE is bringing its magic to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for a limited engagement for five weeks only starting May 11.

Pandora Productions Puts A Queer Spin On The Classic GODSPELL in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Pandora Productions continues the 2022-2023 Season with GODSPELL, book by John Michael Tebelak, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Based on the book of Matthew, GODSPELL was the first musical theatre offering from composer Stephen Schwartz who went on to write such well-known hits as Wicked, Pippin, and Children of Eden.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 18, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

VIDEO: Watch Travis Cormier Perform 'I Would Do Anything For Love' in Las Vegas's BAT OUT OF HELL
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 27, 2022

Watch a clip of Travis Cormier performing 'I Would Do Anything For Love' from Bat Out of Hell in Las Vegas.

BAT OUT OF HELL To Close On Las Vegas Strip After Just 12 Weeks
by Team BWW - Dec 23, 2022

Bat Out of Hell - The Musical will close in Las Vegas on January 1st, after running just 12 weeks on the strip.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards; Derby Dinner Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.