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MANDELA: A NEW MUSICAL London Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024

Center Stage Records has released the original London cast recording of Mandela – A New Musical, recorded live at the Young Vic, is now available on all digital platforms.

Cast Set For The Workshop Presentation Of I'M EVERY WOMAN - THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

An industry  workshop presentation of I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical will take place with two 80-minute performances at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London, on Friday 10th November - show times 11.00am and 2:30pm.

Photos/Video: First Look at Michael Luwoye and the Cast of MANDELA in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022

The world premiere musical Mandela has released all new photos and video from the rehearsal room, featuring a first glimpse and early listen of the soaring new musical ahead of its opening at the Young Vic Theatre. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the Young Vic's MANDELA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2022

Prior to its world premiere at the Young Vic in November, Mandela, the soaring new musical infused with the rhythms of South Africa begins rehearsals in London. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Cast Announced For World Premiere of MANDELA at the Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2022

The Young Vic today announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Mandela, a new musical that tells the story of Mandela the man and the movement behind him.

Photos: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Celebrates Opening Night at Center Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2022

Go inside the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie.'

VIDEO: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Cast Performs on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2022

Cast members of the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie' performed on The Late Late Show With James Corden last night.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Cast to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2022

Cast members of the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie' will perform on The Late Late Show With James Corden tonight! 

BWW Interview: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Star Layton Williams Talks the Show's North American Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2022

Layton Williams has brought the titular character in Everybody's Talking About Jamie to life in the West End and the UK Tour, and will now be making his mark on stage as Jamie in the show's North American premiere! BroadwayWorld spoke with Williams about bringing the show to the US, his favorite part about playing Jamie, UK vs US audiences & more!

North American Premiere of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Opens January 21 At The Ahmanson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022

Performances of the North American premiere of the West End hit musical “Everybody is Talking About Jamie” opens on January 21, 2022, at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Previews begin, January 16, 2022, and performances continue through February 20, 2022.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Announces Full Casting for Los Angeles Premiere
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 4, 2021

Casting has been announced for the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie' coming to Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre January 16 through February 20, 2022.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Returns to The West End From 20 May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2021

Shane will be joined by the West End cast staring Noah Thomas as Jamie New, Melissa Jacques as his Mum, Margaret, Sejal Keshwala as Ray, Hiba Elchikhe as Pritti Pasha and Gillian Ford as Miss Hedge.

Shane Richie Will Return To EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020

Shane Richie, fresh from 2020's 'I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!', will return to play  Hugo / Loco Chanelle in Everybody's Talking About Jamie from 5 January 2021.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Returns to the West End This Christmas With Socially-Distanced Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2020

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will return with social distancing and half the usual capacity to the Apollo Theatre from 12th December. Celebrating its 3rd birthday, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’s return will be the first full-book musical to re-open in the West End this Christmas, ahead of its 1000th performance.

Rufus Hound and Katy Brand To Join The West End Cast Of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning fabulous and feel good musical sensation, is delighted to announce that actor, comedian and presenter Rufus Hound and actor, writer and comedian Katy Brand will be joining the cast this March to play Hugo/Loco Chanelle and Miss Hedge at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End.

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2020

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, has today released the first look production images of the new 2020 cast. Introducing Noah Thomas as Jamie, Hiba Elchikhe as Pritti and Jordan Ricketts as Dean who are all making their West End debuts.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Noah Thomas in EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2019

Everybody's Talking About Jamie has given fans a first look at Noah Thomas, the West End's next Jamie!

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Announces New Casting For 2020
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2019

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, has announced the following cast members joining the show from 6 January 2020: Hiba Elchikhe will be making her West End debut playing the role of Pritti Pasha, David O'Reilly will step into the role of Laika Virgin, Leon Craig will join the company as Sandra Bollock and Jordan Ricketts also makes his West End debut playing Dean. New cast members also include Zion Battles (Levi), Keenan Knight (Sayid), Ebony Clarke (Swing/Dance Captain), Joe Wolstenholme (Swing) and Brian James Leys (Understudy). They join the previously announced Noah Thomas who takes over the role of Jamie New.