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Full casting announced for Eugenius! at The Turbine Theatre

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This spring, The Turbine Theatre will host a reworked version of the iconic cult musical, which previously ran at The Other Palace in 2018, and in concert form at the London Palladium in 2016. A thrilling, high-energy 80s-inspired British musical with a superhero-sized heart and an uplifting score.  A show where geeks rule, dreams do come true, and everyone finds the superhero inside themselves. Leading the cast, as our unlikely hero, Eugene, is Elliott Evans (Kiln – A New Musical) with his two best friends Janey and Feris being played by Jaina Brock-Patel (SIX The Musical) and James Hameed (Be More Chill). Completing the cast is Naomi Alade (Beautiful – The Carole King … Continue reading Full casting announced for Eugenius! at The Turbine Theatre

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Oliver Tompsett to star in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre until Sunday 18 June 2023

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Oliver Tompsett will star as Edward Lewis from Tuesday 4 April 2023 in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre until Sunday 18 June 2023 when the production leaves London ahead of embarking on a UK and Ireland Tour opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on 17 October 2023. Casting for the UK and Ireland Tour to be announced. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL opened in London’s West End at the Piccadilly Theatre in March 2020 before reopening at The Savoy Theatre in July 2021 Oliver Tompsett is currently starring as Shakespeare in & Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre. His many other West End theatre credits include Charlie Price in Kinky Boots at … Continue reading Oliver Tompsett to star in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre until Sunday 18 June 2023

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The Funny Thing About Time: Speaking with The Time Machine’s Dave Hearn

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By Kat Mokrynski “What would you do if you could go back in time? What would you do if you could try and change an event?” Have you ever thought about what you would do with a time machine? How do you fulfill the legacy of those before you? Will a date save your fate? These are all questions asked in The Time Machine: A Comedy, “a hilarious retelling of the epic and world-famous novel by HG Wells”. Created by Original Theatre in association with New Wolsey Theatre the show features Michael Dylan, Dave Hearn, and Amy Revelle as a … Continue reading The Funny Thing About Time: Speaking with The Time Machine’s Dave Hearn

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Maude Apatow extends in Little Shop Of Horrors

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Producers of the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of Little Shop of Horrors are thrilled to announce that television and film star Maude Apatow (HBO’s “Euphoria”) will extend her acclaimed run as Audrey through Sunday, April 30, adding an additional month of performances alongside Tony Award winner Matt Doyle (Company) as Seymour. Apatow made her New York stage debut on February 7. Tickets are on sale for performances through January 7, 2024, at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Apatow & Doyle currently star alongside Tony Award Nominee Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Ohio State Murders) as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S., Tony Award Winner Brad Oscar (Something Rotten!, … Continue reading Maude Apatow extends in Little Shop Of Horrors

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Casting announced for 42nd Street at Curve Leicester and Sadler’s Wells

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David Ian for Crossroads Live and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are pleased to announce that Olivier Award-winning actress Ruthie Henshall will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Julian Marsh, stage and TV personality Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd STREET at … Continue reading Casting announced for 42nd Street at Curve Leicester and Sadler’s Wells

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The Watermill Theatre to present a new immersive production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS

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Artistic Director Paul Hart, Executive Director Claire Murray and the team at Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre are thrilled to announce details of their epic summer musical; a brand-new production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, a musical tale based on the classic trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, with book … Continue reading The Watermill Theatre to present a new immersive production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS

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Creating The Wizard of Friendship – An Interview with Lewberger

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By Kat Mokrynski Lewberger is a “handsome 3-man comedy band” made up of Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, and Hughie Stone Fish. The three have gone viral online, have appeared on several television shows, and have toured across the United States. In their latest adventure, Lewberger is currently starring in their own off-Broadway show, Lewberger & The Wizard of Friendship: The Musical. After getting in a fight that causes a rift in the friendship, the group is sent by the Wizard of Friendship to NoFriendia, where they will have to work together to make it through places like the Handsome Forest … Continue reading Creating The Wizard of Friendship – An Interview with Lewberger