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All Star Cast Announced For Little Piece Of You At Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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An all star cast has been announced ahead of the European Premiere of the brand new original musical Little Piece of You – An Atypical Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November 2024. Tickets are on sale now at lwtheatres.co.uk. Soul singer, author, presenter and actress Mica Paris will play the role of Shannon. Mica has released eight albums across four decades including her debut album So Good featuring the hit singles My One Temptation and Where Is the Love. Mica has hosted, acted and appeared in numerous TV shows including Loose Women, Eastenders and Strictly Come Dancing and appeared on stage in productions including Fame – The Musical. Triple Olivier … Continue reading All Star Cast Announced For Little Piece Of You At Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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Mean Girls extends its booking period to 6 April 2025 at the Savoy Theatre

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Lorne Michaels, Sonia Friedman Productions, and David Ian for Crossroads Live – producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End are delighted to announce that booking has extended through to 6 April 2025 with over 55,000 new tickets released as details for ‘Mean Girls Day’ on October 3rd are confirmed. The smash hit musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name, which was released 20 years ago in April 2004, opened to critical acclaim at the West End’s Savoy Theatre on 26 June 2024. To celebrate ‘Mean Girls Day’ on October 3rd the Mean Girls Fetch Quest, a one-day treasure hunt, will take place … Continue reading Mean Girls extends its booking period to 6 April 2025 at the Savoy Theatre

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Les Misérables London welcome new cast from 14 October

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Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce new casting for the critically acclaimed London production of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre from Monday 14 October 2024. Joining the company of LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre from Monday 14 October 2024 will be Ian McIntosh as Jean … Continue reading Les Misérables London welcome new cast from 14 October

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Brie Larson to make her West End debut in ELEKTRA

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Empire Street Productions are delighted to today announce that Academy Award winner Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel) will make her West End debut in ELEKTRA, in a UK Premiere production of the translation by award winning poet Anne Carson of Sophokles’s electrifying play. Helmed by the acclaimed director Daniel Fish (Oklahoma), performances will begin at Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 13 to Saturday 18 January 2025, before the production moves to Duke of York’s Theatre in London for a strictly limited 11-week season from Friday 24 January 2025 (Press Night: Wednesday 5 February 2025). Sign up for priority booking at www.ElektraPlay.com. Tickets go on General Sale on Wednesday 2 October 2024. … Continue reading Brie Larson to make her West End debut in ELEKTRA

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Full Cast Announced for GHOST IN CONCERT

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Olivier Award-winning producer, Colin Ingram, the original West End and Broadway producer of the smash-hit musical GHOST, is delighted to announce the full cast for the one-off special concert at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End at 8pm on Tuesday 1 October 2024. Joining the previously announced Lucie Jones as Molly and Oliver Tompsett as Sam, will be original Broadway cast member Moya Angela (America’s Got Talent, The Lion King and Dreamgirls) as Oda Mae Brown, David Seadon-Young (Ghost the Musical National/Australian Tour) as Carl Bruner, Sam Mackay (In the Heights, Mamma Mia!) as Willie Lopez and original West End cast members Lisa Davina Phillip (The Lion King, Matilda the Musical) and Jenny Fitzpatrick (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Rock of … Continue reading Full Cast Announced for GHOST IN CONCERT

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Cast of the UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN to perform three numbers from the brand-new production over TikTok Live

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The brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN will hold a TikTok LIVE at 1.00pm on Saturday 14 September, in which the cast and band will perform three numbers from the upcoming tour. tiktok.com/@dehuktour The livestream will feature studio performances of Waving Through A Window (performed by Ryan Kopel), Good for You (performed by Alice Fearn, Vivian Panka, Tom Dickerson and Ryan Kopel) and You Will Be Found (performed by the full company). Directed by Nottingham Playhouse’s Artistic Director Adam Penford, DEAR EVAN HANSEN opened at the Nottingham Playhouse on 9 September 2024, where it plays until 28 September, ahead of a UK tour.  Ryan Kopel (Newsies) plays … Continue reading Cast of the UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN to perform three numbers from the brand-new production over TikTok Live

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Presenters and Performers revealed for The Stage Debut Awards 2024

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The Stage Debut Awards are today announcing a stellar line-up of guest presenters and performances from the West End’s most popular musicals for their annual ceremony, in association with ATG Entertainment. As the UK’s only awards dedicated to celebrating breakthrough theatre talent, this prestigious event shines a spotlight on the industry’s rising stars from performers, directors, writers, composers and lyricists to set, costume, lighting, sound and video design. Some of the biggest names in theatre will gather on Sunday, September 29 to honour this year’s standout talent. After her own triumphant debut as host last year, legendary drag artist, performer and … Continue reading Presenters and Performers revealed for The Stage Debut Awards 2024