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The Hunger Games to make its global stage premiere in London in Autumn 2024

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The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed novel “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate’s worldwide box office phenomenon THE HUNGER GAMES will make its debut in London in Autumn 2024. Heralded by the New York Times as the best playwright of his generation, the multi award-winning Conor McPherson has adapted the first book from Suzanne Collins’ epic series and the first film from Lionsgate’s iconic dystopian film franchise for this live theatrical production. The production will be helmed by renowned director Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman), with a world-class creative team who will bring the show to breathtaking life. Suzanne Collins, best-selling author of “The … Continue reading The Hunger Games to make its global stage premiere in London in Autumn 2024

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Casting announced for Babies – a new(born) musical at the Lyric Theatre for three concert performances only

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Crossroads Live (The Bodyguard, Annie, Chicago, Cats, The Drifters Girl) and theatre development company Indigo Productions (led by James Lane and Ed McGovern) are thrilled to announce the casting for Babies ,a brand-new British coming-of-age musical written by Jack Godfrey (42 Balloons, This Is A Love Story) and … Continue reading Casting announced for Babies – a new(born) musical at the Lyric Theatre for three concert performances only

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& JULIET Celebrates ONE YEAR on Broadway with Week of Fan Activities, Sing-A-Long, and New Block of Tickets

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The hit Broadway musical & Juliet will commemorate one year on Broadway at the Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street, NYC) with a week-long celebration Tuesday, November 14 – Friday, November 17, including the Broadway production’s first Sing-A-Long performance on Thursday, November 16, a … Continue reading & JULIET Celebrates ONE YEAR on Broadway with Week of Fan Activities, Sing-A-Long, and New Block of Tickets

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Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for MACBETH Starring RALPH FIENNES and INDIRA VARMA

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Wessex Grove, Underbelly, Gavin Kalin Productions, Eilene Davidson Productions, Winkler & Smalberg, and Cultura in association with Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington, D.C. are delighted to announce the full cast and creative team for MACBETH starring Tony and BAFTA Award-winning Ralph Fiennes as Macbeth and … Continue reading Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for MACBETH Starring RALPH FIENNES and INDIRA VARMA

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Audra McDonald, Marisha Wallace and Patrick Wilson to headline My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert

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The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization today announce that Emmy®, two-time GRAMMY® and six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald, Olivier Award® nominee Julian Ovenden, Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace, and two-time Tony, two-time Golden Globe® and Emmy Award nominee Patrick Wilson are the first four leading names to be revealed for the previously announced My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert. Featuring a 40-piece orchestra, the gala will be presented on December 12, 2023, at London’s newly restored Theatre Royal Drury Lane – the same venue that premiered the original West End productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, and The King and I. Additional headliners will be announced shortly. All the announced stars have deep … Continue reading Audra McDonald, Marisha Wallace and Patrick Wilson to headline My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert

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SUE CLEAVER to star as Mother Superior in the SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour

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The producers of the 2023 Olivier Award nominated production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver will swap the Rovers for rosary beads as ‘Mother Superior’ in the UK and Ireland tour, from Thursday 14 March 2024 at the Theatre Royal Brighton. Sue joins the company in Brighton, before playing Manchester Palace Theatre, Cork Opera House, Grand Opera House Belfast, Kings Theatre Glasgow, Grand Opera House York and the Birmingham Hippodrome. Further casting for the role will be announced in due course. Sue Cleaver said, ‘‘I’m thrilled to be stepping into the habit and joining the incredible company of Sister Act on tour. It’s been over 30-years … Continue reading SUE CLEAVER to star as Mother Superior in the SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour