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Opens: February 20, 2025
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Legendary stage and screen actor BRIAN COX (HBO’s multi-award-winning Succession) stars as Johann Sebastian Bach in Oliver Cotton’s new play, originally presented at the Theatre Royal Bath.



Spring 1747, Potsdam, Prussia. Johann Sebastian Bach reluctantly visits the court of Frederick II, Europe’s most ambitious and dangerous leader. The two men could hardly be more different. Bach is deeply religious, Frederick is an atheist. Bach loathes war, Frederick revels in it. Bach studies scripture, Frederick reads military history. Frederick remains in awe of Bach’s genius however and has mischievously prepared a musical conundrum that he hopes will baffle the composer and amuse his court. The explosive events of the following days could not have been predicted by either man.



Brian Cox’s glittering career has spanned more than sixty years, garnering numerous awards, working with the most esteemed theatre companies and renowned Hollywood and TV directors. Twice Olivier Award winner for Best Actor, his portrayal in the HBO hit series Succession has won him a Golden Globe award and Emmy nominations.



He is joined in the cast by Nicole Ansari-Cox who studied at the prestigious Actors’ Studio in New York and has starred regularly on stage and screen in the UK and the US. Her major credits include Deadwood, The Biographer and Blumenthal on screen, and starring in Tom Stoppard’s Rock’n’Roll at the Royal Court and on Broadway.



Former artistic director of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, Trevor Nunn’s multi-award winning repertoire ranges from Les Misérables to The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.



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Captioned Performance - Wednesday 16th April 7.30pm


Audio Described Performance - Wednesday 9th April 7.30pm


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The Score - West End Articles Page 18

Video: Watch the New MONKEY MAN Featurette
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024


Explore the new featurette for MONKEY MAN, the latest offering from NBCUniversal. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this exciting new production. Oscar nominee Dev Patel (Lion, Slumdog Millionaire) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut. Watch the video now!

Review: THE RETURN OF THE KING IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 18, 2024


With a live rendition of the Oscar-winning score by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia Chorus, the latest in the Royal Albert Hall’s “films in concert” series brings the The Lord of the Rings epic fantasy saga to a majestic conclusion.

A24 Music Releases 'Problemista (Original Score)' By Robert Ouyang Rusli
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2024


Explore the captivating original score, 'Problemista', by Robert Ouyang Rusli, released by A24 Music. Immerse yourself in the unique soundscapes of this talented composer. The rising New York film composer and acclaimed solo recording artist has created an eclectic score to match the strange, fairytale-like world of writer-director Julio Torres' heartfelt.

Patricia Hodge, Lucie Jones, Cedric Neal, Zizi Strallen, and Jac Yarrow Will Lead 50th Anniversary Concert of PIPPIN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024


The latest stars have been announced to join Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, in the upcoming 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN, with the score performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé & More Will Headline Hollywood Bowl's Opening Night
by Joshua Wright - Mar 14, 2024


BroadwayWorld has learned Cynthia Erivo and Michael Bublé will lead the Hollywood Bowl's 2024 Season opening celebration on June 23rd, 2024.

World Premiere, DC Premieres & More Set for National Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


The National Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch The Set of Disney's HERCULES Being Assembled in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Mar 14, 2024


Go inside the set build timelapse for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg. Check out the video!

Broadway Podcast Network Debuts THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Podcast
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024


Broadway Podcast Network introduces a new podcast, THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Tune in for engaging discussions on drama literature and insightful interviews with industry professionals.

24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2024


Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

Review: ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING: NIGHT SONGS - ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Mar 13, 2024


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Sarasota Opera Will Perform Haydn's DECEIT OUTWITTED This Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024


Once again Sarasota Opera will produce a rarely heard work by a major composer when Joseph Haydn’s Deceit Outwitted (L’infedeltà delusa) opens, the last work in the company’s 2024 Winter Opera Festival.

IS SPRING RIGHT? Concert Comes To Marc Scorca Hall Next Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024


Experience the end of winter and beginning of spring with IS SPRING RIGHT? Enjoy an intimate recital featuring vocalists Alina Tamborini and Hannah Spierman, and pianist Max Lifchitz.

Video: Watch a New Clip From Dev Patel's MONKEY MAN Film
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024


Get a sneak peek of the new clip from the upcoming show MONKEY MAN. Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive content from this highly anticipated performance. The film's international cast includes Sharlto Copley (District 9), Sobhita Dhulipala (Made in Heaven), Pitobash (Million Dollar Arm), Vipin Sharma (Hotel Mumbai), and more. Watch the video!

Review: ENCORE at the Eccles Theater was the Event of the Year
by Tyler Hinton - Mar 12, 2024


ENCORE: A MUSICAL REVIEW at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, featuring Broadway stars Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, and Jessica Vosk, was undeniably Utah’s musical theatre event of the year.

Review: THE PAJAMA GAME at Lancaster Opera House
by Michael Rabice - Mar 11, 2024


A breakdown of  union labor relations, abuse in the workplace and  demands for higher wages surely doesn't sound like the stuff of musical comedy. Unless you're speaking of the classic 1954 musical THE PAJAMA GAME, now playing at the Lancaster Opera House. 

Video: How Ingrid Michaelson Processed Her Grief Through Writing THE NOTEBOOK
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024


Ingrid Michaelson is opening up about how she processed the loss of her parents through The Notebook. Labeling composing the score as 'the best thing she's ever done in her life,' Michaelson opened up about how writing the music helped her process the grief of losing her parents. Watch the video now!

Review: BELLADONNA: THE MUSICAL by MAC Boys Entertainment at Orlando Family Stage
by Joseph Harrison - Mar 9, 2024


There’s a particular thrill getting to be the first in an audience for a new theatrical work. You can almost feel the time, passion and love poured into a piece when it finally makes it to the stage. And even if there are elements that could use refining, trimming or updating, the energy is unlike anything else one might experience in a darkened theatre. It was this feeling that I experienced sitting in the opening night audience of the world premiere of BELLADONNA: THE MUSICAL produced by Mac Boys Entertainment at Orlando Family Stage. The story was compelling (and new), the performances were filled with power and passion, and the creativity on display was palpable.

Review: GIANT, Royal Opera House
by Alexander Cohen - Mar 9, 2024


Where does a body start and a human being end? The story of Charles Byrne, the so-called “Irish Giant” is the diving board off of which Composer Sarah Angliss’ debut opera leaps

Review: I AM WHAT I AM at The Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
by Rachel Wong - Mar 9, 2024


What did our critic think of I AM WHAT I AM at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre?

THE EFFECT World Premiere Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024


Broadway Records has released music from The Effect (World Premiere Recording) digitally, featuring an immersive and cinematic, beat-driven score by Michael “Mikey J” Asante.

Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2024


Join Allison Loggins-Hull on her tour Diametrically Composed, exploring themes of motherhood and artistry. This unique program, featuring works from fellow composers Alicia Hall Moran, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Jessica Meyer, and Paola Prestini, is set to visit College Park, Boston, and Philadelphia in April 2024.

SIX Celebrates 1000 Performances on Broadway This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024


SIX will celebrate its 1,000th performance on Broadway on March 9 at the 8pm show. Learn more about SIX and this historic milestone here!

Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024


Go behind the scenes of the orchestra and cast coming together for the first time to bring the music of Hercules in Hamburg to life with stars Ann Jorolan (Meg), Benét Monteiro (Hercules), and musical supervisor Michael Kosarin.

Choreographers And Composers For Mcnicol Ballet Collective's Compositions & Configurations Creative Residency Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


Discover the talented choreographers and composers behind the scenes of McNicol Ballet Collective's latest production, COMPOSITIONS & CONFIGURATIONS.

LIPS LIKE SUGAR Rounds Out Cast With Juliette Lewis, Sasha Calle & More
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2024


LIPS LIKE SUGAR is starring Oscar-nominated actors Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson and directed by Grammy-winner Brantley Gutierrez. Oscar-nominee Juliette Lewis (Yellowjackets), Sasha Calle (The Flash), Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies, Lisa Frankenstein) and Erin Moriarty (The Boys) and have joined the star-studded cast.

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