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Photos: First Look at MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

All new production photos have been released for MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre, which is currently booking to 16 February 2025.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For MEAN GIRLS in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

MEAN GIRLS in the West End has released first look rehearsal images at the Savoy Theatre. The production is currently booking to 16 February 2025. Check out the photos here!

MY FAVORITE THINGS Concert, Featuring Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Aaron Tveit, and More, Will Come to Cinemas This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

CinemaLive has announced a new season of musical events to play in 475 cinemas across the UK and Ireland in 2024, including My Favorite Things, starring Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Aaron Tveit, and more. Check out the full slate here!

Free West End Performances Comes to The London Coliseum With Broadway Florist boo•kay
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

This Friday, Broadway florist boo•kay presents a free performance of musical theatre hits in the foyer of the historic London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, with drinks on arrival.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Original London Production Comes to DVD and Blu-ray This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2021

An American in Paris, starring  Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope, is coming to DVD and Blu-ray this summer.

VIDEO: West End Veterans Launch Animated Short Film To Remind People Of The Magic Of Live Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2020

Veteran West End actors and producers, Zoe Rainey and Thomas Coles, have teamed up with Nucco Brain - the strategic content agency operating at the intersection of storytelling and technology - to create a heart-warming animated film that reminds people of the magic of theatre while most venues remain closed.

Barricade Boys Announce More Special Guest Stars For Christmas Cabaret
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2019

It's (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! Back by public demand, The Barricade Boys today announce seven more guest stars who will be joining them during their Christmas residency from 10-28 December at The Other Palace in London's West End.

BWW Review: RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, Cadogan Hall
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 21, 2019

Originally written in the 50s by musical theatre duo of wonders Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II for television but then adapted for the stage multiple times, Cinderella saw actresses of the likes of Julie Andrews and, more recently, Broadway favourite Laura Osnes take on the title role. Now, Cadogan Hall hosted a one-off staged concert of the piece that turned the venue into a bona fide enchanting scene. With the London Musical Theatre Orchestra setting the mood for Christine Allado and Jac Yarrow to fall in love directed by Jonathan O'Boyle, the production was a stunner.

Casting Announced For CINDERELLA IN CONCERT at Cadogan Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2019

Initial casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. The star-studded line up of West End favorites is led by Christine Allado (Prince of Egypt, Hamilton andIn The Heights) who will star as the titular Ella, alongside Jodie Jacobs (Unexpected Joy, Bananaman and Lizzie) as Charlotte, Dean John-Wilson (Cruel Intentions, The King & I and Aladdin) as Jean-Michel, Cedric Neal (Back To The Future, The View UpStairs and Motown The Musical) as Lord Pinkleton, Dianne Pilkington (Only Fools and Horses, Young Frankenstein and Wicked) as Marie, Zoe Rainey (Kiss Me Kate, An American in Paris andRomeo & Juliet) as Gabrielle and Jac Yarrow (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Winner of the 2019 Stage Debut Award) as Prince Topher.

BWW: KISS ME, KATE, London Coliseum
by Marianka Swain - Jun 21, 2018

Cole Porter's 1948 love letter to showbiCole Porter's 1948 love letter to showbiz is brilliantly served by Opera North's big, bold and bawdy production - both soaringly romantic and packed with meta winks. A touring staple, Jo Davies' detailed take (the revival helmed by Ed Goggin) beds down very comfortably in the London Coliseum.

WhatsOnStage Awards Winners: David Tennant, THE FERRYMAN, EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, CURSED CHILD
by Marianka Swain - Feb 25, 2018

The 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards ceremony is being held tonight at London's Prince of Wales Theatre. We'll be updating the list below as the winners are announced live, so keep checking back!

Nominations Announced For The 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2017

At a ceremony held today at London's Caf de Paris, Aladdin's Trevor Dion Nicholas announced the nominees for the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage which closes 31 January, with the winners announced at the annual Awards ceremony held on 25 February 2018 at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

TV: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Stars Ashley Day, Leanne Cope and More Surprise Passers-by with Performance at St Pancras
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 6, 2017

Visitors to St Pancras International had a spring in their step as the cast of hit West End show, An American in Paris, brought song and dance to the station with a surprise musical performance. Watch fun footage from the pop-up show, plus check out photos, below!

BWW Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Dominion Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Mar 21, 2017

It's 1945, and Paris is shakily emerging from Nazi occupation - celebrating, yes, with soldiers returning and families reuniting, but also confronting collaborators in their midst and post-war deprivation. Amidst this turmoil, two future lovers meet: an encounter of seismic power.

Photo Flash: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Opens Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2017

Production photography and footage has been released today for the highly anticipated West End musical An American in Paris. The critically acclaimed and multi award-winning new musical has its official London premiere tonight, Tuesday 21 March at the beautifully restored Dominion Theatre.

Backstory of Belle's Mother Revealed in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Live-Action Film
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 16, 2017

The studio's new live-action adaptation of the film will include a new subplot featuring a flashback to Belle's early days and an explanation for her mother's demise.

Principal Cast Announced for NOËL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2016

In what promises to be the hottest ticket of the festive season, Noël, the brand new musical by Eoin Colfer and Liam Bates will be staged, concert-style, in the National Opera House this December.

New Casting Announced for AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Dominion Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2016

The Daily Mail has reported some new casting for the forthcoming production of An American in Paris at the Dominion Theatre. 

SUNNY AFTERNOON's John Dagleish Boards Kenneth Branagh's THE WINTER'S TALE
by Jessica Showers - Jul 10, 2015

John Dagleish, Olivier winner for SUNNY AFTERNOON, is headed back to the West End. The Daily Mail reports that he will take on the role of conman 'Autolycus' in Kenneth Branagh's THE WINTER'S TALE. Branagh and Rob Ashford will co-direct the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's first show of the year, which is slated to run October 17, 2015, through January 16, 2016.

Jessie Buckley, Tom Bateman and More Join Kenneth Branagh's THE WINTER'S TALE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2015

According to the Daily Mail, Jessie Buckley will play 'Perdita' in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming production of THE WINTER'S TALE. Branagh and Rob Ashford will co-direct the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's first show of the year, which is slated to run October 17, 2015, through January 16, 2016.