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Haley Bennett and Peter Dinklage to reprise their roles in “Cyrano” musical movie adaptation

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A brand new musical movie is in the works, based on the off-broadway production starring the two stars. Peter Dinklage, who played the lead at Goodspeed Opera House in 2018 and Off-Broadway in 2019 as well as Haley Bennett who played Roxanne in the 2018 production will reprise their roles. According to deadline, Ben Mendelsohn and Brian Tyree will also join the cast. Cyrano was co-created by librettist Erica Schmidt and adapted from Edmond Rostand’s work. It chooses to emphases on the title character’s height rather than his nose. The show features music by Aaron and Bryce Dessner, with lyrics by … Continue reading Haley Bennett and Peter Dinklage to reprise their roles in “Cyrano” musical movie adaptation

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Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall is cancelled

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Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Radio City Music Hall’s show has to be called off by MSG Entertainment. This is a first in the Christmas Spectacular’s history since its premiere in 1933. This year’s run was scheduled from November 6, 2020 to January 3, 2031. In a statement, MSG Entertainment said : “We are disappointed for everyone involved with the show, as well as for the many fans who make the Christmas Spectacular a cherished part of their holiday tradition. We look forward to welcoming audiences back for the 2021 production.” Tickets for the 2021 run are already on … Continue reading Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall is cancelled

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[Interview] Elizabeth Walker talks Six, Inspirations and life in lockdown!

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Words by Dorothy Grace Franklin Picture: all rights reserved Elizabeth Walker is a British actor, singer and dancer, who covered the roles of Jane Seymour, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr on the Norwegian Breakaway Cruise production of Six the Musical. She left the show on the 11th of March 2020. Recently, I had the very lucky opportunity to interview her about all things Six, music and more! How long have you been acting, and what got you into it? I actually danced first! The head of my school asked my mum if I wanted to take part in the amateur … Continue reading [Interview] Elizabeth Walker talks Six, Inspirations and life in lockdown!

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Aimie Atkinson, Lucie Jones and more to perform Spice Girls hits in drive in concert

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Five amazing leading West End ladies will bring the Spice Girls hits back to life as part of a new drive-in concert and it’s all thanks to Paul Taylor-Mills. Lucie Jones, Aimie Atkinson, Bronté Barbé, Danielle Steers and Zizi Strallen will be performing at the Troubadour Meridian Water’s pop up The Drive In venue, belting out the girls’ biggest hits before a screening of the iconic : Spice World. You can get your tickets right here.  The performance is fully contact-free and sound will be broadcast straight to your vehicle’s speakers. You will also be able to attend the performance … Continue reading Aimie Atkinson, Lucie Jones and more to perform Spice Girls hits in drive in concert

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Channing Tatum, Scooter Braun and more to join a “Lady Macbeth” musical project for Amazon

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Yes, we’re confused too. An untitled musical about Lady MacBeth could be in the works as Channing Tatum, Scooter Braun, John McPhail and Amazon Studios are teaming up to produce it. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin will produce the project through SB Projects, while Tatum, Reid Carolin, Peter Kiernan and Michael Parets will produce it through Free Association. Tatum, known for his roles in Step Up, Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street is no stranger to the theatre world as he was one of the producers for the Magic Mike musical. Lady Macbeth is … Continue reading Channing Tatum, Scooter Braun and more to join a “Lady Macbeth” musical project for Amazon

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The Addams Family reschedules UK and Ireland tour

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The show was initially meant to open this month but will now begin on January 26 in Cardiff. It will then embark on a national tour across UK and Ireland, making stops at Dartford, Liverpool, Bradford, Northampton, Bristol, Edinburgh, Wimbledon, Glasgow, Dublin, Birmingham, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Salford, Nottingham, Hull, Milton Keynes, Bromley, Oxford and Woking, with further dates to be revealed. While all cast members are yet to be announced, Samantha Womack and Cameron Blakely are set to reprise their roles as Morticia and Gomez addams after playing the parts in the 2017 tour. Based on the iconic movies, The Addams … Continue reading The Addams Family reschedules UK and Ireland tour

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A film adaptation of Once On This Island could be in the works at Disney+

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Following the global success of Hamilton on Disney+, another hit musical could make its grand movie adaptation debut  : Once On This Island. According to Hollywood Reporter, Playwright Jocelyn Bioh is set to write the Wanuri Kahiu-helmed project. It is also said that Marc Platt is on board as a Producer. Based on Rosa Guy’s novel “My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl”, the musical follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy on the other side of their island. On her journey to tear down cultural walls, She is joined by powerful … Continue reading A film adaptation of Once On This Island could be in the works at Disney+