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Stiletto

Opens: March 24, 2025
Closing: June 14, 2025
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Charing Cross Theatre
The Arches Villiers Street London

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In Italy during the 18th century, an average of 5,000 boys were castrated

annually. Almost exclusively, they came from poor families. Their treble voices intact, castration promised those who survived a chance to earn fame and fortune by singing female roles in the opera. A few made it, but most didn’t and were swept aside.



Stiletto, a new musical with Music and Lyrics by three-time Grammy nominee, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Wilder (Disney’s Mulan), Book by double Olivier Award nominee Tim Luscombe (Noël Coward’s Easy Virtue, Terrence Rattigan’s The Browning Version and Harlequinade), is set in Venice, Europe’s opera capital.



During the winter of 1730-31, Venice is a city bristling with opportunity where fortunes can be made but life is cheap. A city of lustre and intrigue with plenty of chances of success for Marco, who was castrated as a child to retain his perfect voice. Opera stars being the rock stars of their day, Marco is on course to be an 18th-century Jagger or Bowie, to snag a powerful patron and play leading roles.



In a busy square he meets Gioia, confident, strong willed... and supremely

talented. But despite her musical gifts, being the daughter of an African slave there’s no chance for her to fulfil her dreams. Marco recognises her talent and, sensing that they are both outsiders as well as sharing a love for music, they fall in love.



In an attempt to get her on stage, Marco introduces Gioia to society and his patron, the Contessa Azzurra, but at the end of the evening, a body lies dead and Gioia is hauled off to prison. To free her, Marco must overcome the demons of his past and the morally corrupt forces of the present.


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Lorrie Morgan Comes To Jefferson Performing Arts Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2024


Country music legend Lorrie Morgan will perform at JPAC on November 21. She will be in the New Orleans area for one night only on Thursday, November 21, at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Thrills Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - Oct 31, 2024


After their car breaks down in a rainstorm, sweethearts Brad and Janet knock on the door of a nearby castle, asking to use the phone. They are whisked inside by a candelabra-toting butler and into the streamer-filled lair of a scantily clad mad scientist, Dr. Frank ‘n Furter. 

REVIEW: LA CLIQUE Celebrates the 20th Anniversary Of Originating the “Sexy Circus” Genre With An Elegant Evening Of Eclectic Entertainment.
by Jade Kops - Oct 12, 2024


LA CLIQUE returns to the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the 20’th Anniversary of paving the way for the popular genre of “sexy circus” that blends circus, cabaret, vaudeville and burlesque. 

Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns To The Roxy Regional Theatre For The 12th Year
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024


Experience the return of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at the Roxy Regional Theatre in Clarksville, TN, from October 18 to November 2.

JANIE DEE'S BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF CABARET Will Come to London and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024


Hot on the stiletto heels of her critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will perform a series of autumn dates for Janie Dee's Beautiful World Of Cabaret - a playfully informative and inspirational musical journey into humanity and nature, that is, at its heart, always hopeful.

World Premiere of New Musical STILETTO Comes to Charing Cross Theatre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024


Discover the world premiere of the new musical STILETTO, a captivating production set to debut with an original score and compelling storyline. Don't miss this exciting addition to the theater scene.

Review: KINKY BOOTS at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Jun 15, 2024


Gettysburg Community Theatre’s production of Kinky Boots will have audiences tapping their toes, cheering for the underdog, and wishing for their own pair of red stiletto boots.

Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 13, 2024


Handel's 'Julius Caesar' opens at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

Lorrie Morgan Comes to Fargo Theatre This SUmmer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024


Lorrie Morgan is headed to Fargo Theatre this summer! The performance is on Friday, August 9th, 2024 at 8pm.

Review: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - May 3, 2024


If you were lucky enough to see Celebrity Attraction’s national tour of Pretty Woman the Musical at Robinson Center, 426 West Markham St., in Little Rock, AR April 26-28, you are probably still dancing and humming like me.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Review: Andrea McArdle Tells the Tale of a Broadway Baby at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Mar 30, 2024


Shining like a beacon, Andrea McArdle wowed the crowd at CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY BABY on March 29, 2024 at 54 Below. This reviewer, along with the rest of those in the audience, was completely overwhelmed at the performance. There is one more performance tonight at 7 pm - get your tickets now!

Cast Set For A TASTE OF HONEY at Royal Exchange
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024


The cast has been set for A TASTE OF HONEY by Shelagh Delaney and directed by Emma Baggott  at Royal Exchange. Performances run 15 March – 13 April.

HARMONY Broadway Cast Recording is Available on CD Today
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024


The cast recording for Harmony – the new Broadway musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman – has been released on CD today, Friday, January 26. The album was released on digital and streaming platforms earlier this season.

Jo Weldon's WHAT I WORE TO WORK To Return To The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


Burlesque star Jo Weldon explores the intersection of fashion and sex work in the return engagement of 'WHAT I WORE TO WORK' at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

Review: A.R.T. Has a Hit with World Premiere Of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 3, 2024


What did our critic think of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at Loeb Drama Center? The American Repertory Theater’s world-premiere production of “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical” – at Cambridge’s Loeb Drama Center through January 21 – proves that a serious story about the very real challenges facing undocumented immigrants can also be a funny, spirited, and joyous celebration of the power of family and community.

Barry Manilow's A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS Special Coming to NBC
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023


With a Vegas-size backdrop and Manilow’s renowned 24-piece band, the evening will feature the best of his greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “Looks Like We Made It” along with several holiday favorites such as “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,” “Feliz Navidad” and “White Christmas.”

Review Roundup: Nicole Scherzinger Stars In SUNSET BOULEVARD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023


The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is officially open on the West End, starring Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond. Read the reviews!

Cast Set For KILLING JACK at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023


Rebecca Wheatley has been announced playing Annie and Val in the cast of Killing Jack by Sadie Hasler at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. Learn more about the cast and the production here!

Video: The Cast of HARMONY Performs 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023


Rehearsals have begun for Harmony – the new, original musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman with direction and choreography by Warren Carlyle. Watch 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'!

11th Annual THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Coming to The Roxy Regional Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Rediscover the fantasy of Richard O'Brien's cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show, as it returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre for its 11th annual performance. Get ready to time warp and dance to the iconic rock 'n' roll score in Clarksville, TN. Don't miss the hilarious and wild ride of this sci-fi musical that audiences won't soon forget.

Hear The Unheard Stories of The Real Victims of Jack The Ripper In KILLING JACK At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023


Discover the untold stories of Jack the Ripper's real victims in 'Killing Jack.' This dark and thrilling play puts the spotlight on the women who were tragically murdered, shedding light on their lives and the challenges faced by women today. Don't miss this thought-provoking production at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch for Halloween.

Dolly Diamond Leads RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL! at the Alex Theatre in March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


Dolly Diamond takes the stage in 'Ruthless the Musical!' in Melbourne next year. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

Review Roundup: DICKS: THE MUSICAL, Starring Nathan Lane and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023


A24's first-ever movie musical, Dicks: the Musical, made its premiere at Toronto International Film Festival this week. The new film from comedians Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp stars Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Bowen Yang, and Grammy-winner Megan Thee Stallion. Read the reviews for Dicks: The Musical here!

Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for HARMONY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023


Get a first look at video of the first rehearsal for Harmony on Broadway! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

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