The producers of the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that the show will embark on a UK and Ireland Tour opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on 17 October 2023. Tour schedule below with casting and further venues to be announced soon. … Continue reading PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Announces UK and Ireland Tour
The award-winning West End production of Disney’s THE LION KING will welcome Owen Chaponda (Back to the Future; The Colour Purple) and Merryl Ansah (Heathers; Crazy for You), who will step into the iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’, this spring. This will mark their return to the show, both having previously performed in the ensemble in the West End production. Owen Chaponda said, “Taking over the role of Simba in the West End is unbelievably exciting. I loved every minute of being in the show as an ensemble member so returning as such an iconic character is a real dream come … Continue reading Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah to take over iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’ in Disney’s The Lion King
Rehearsals began today (Monday 13 February 2023) for the Tony Award-winning Titanic The Musical which embarks on a tour of the UK from 16 March 2023. Presented by Danielle Tarento in association with Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Harmonia, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W Batman, the production will open at … Continue reading Full company announced for 10th anniversary UK tour of Titanic
Full casting has been announced for the West End premiere of the smash hit Tony Award-winning Broadway musical AIN’T TOO PROUD, opening at the Prince Edward Theatre from Friday 31 March 2023. ainttooproudmusical.co.uk Joining the previously announced Cameron Bernard Jones as Melvin Franklin, Kyle Cox as Paul Williams, Sifiso Mazibuko as … Continue reading Full casting announced for Ain’t Too Proud at the Prince Edward Theatre
Following last night’s triumph at the 2023 Whatsonstage Awards when Old Friends won the Best Theatre Event Award, and the unforgettable all-star gala performance to celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim at the theatre named after him in May 2022. Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, will open for 16 weeks only from 16 September 2023 – 6 January 2024 at the Gielgud Theatre with many of that Gala cast. Patrons can sign up for priority booking at sondheimoldfriends.com from today. Tickets will go on sale on 22 February to priority bookers and DMT+ members, with a general on-sale on 27 February at … Continue reading Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends to run for 16 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre
At a ceremony last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre hosted by Courtney Bowman, Laurie Kynaston and Billy Luke Nevers, the winners of the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were announced – the only major theatre awards decided entirely by the theatregoers themselves and the first theatre awards to establish gender-neutral performance categories. Award presenters on the night included Jake Shears, George Takei, Bonnie Langford, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Arlene Phillips and Lisa Scott-Lee. WhatsOnStage’s Sarah Coleman and Alex Wood said today, “Today’s awards demonstrate that our theatre industry is going from strength to strength, and with the continued support of our wonderful audiences, there has been another vibrant year of productions across … Continue reading Winners announced for the 23rd Annual WHATSONSTAGE Awards
Producer Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story will embark on an extensive UK-wide tour, opening at Bath Theatre Royal on 1 September 2023, and continuing through to … Continue reading 2:22 A Ghost Story to embark on a UK-wide Tour starting september 2023
Theatrical charity, Acting for Others, today announces West End Flea Market 2023, following the success of its post-pandemic return, which saw crowds of theatre fans lining up for showstopping goodies and a chance to meet their favourite West End stars, where the charity raised … Continue reading Acting For Others announces 2023 West End Flea Market
“How much do you let somebody grieve in a massively surreal way?” Hummingbird, playing at the VAULT Festival from 28 February to 5 March, tells the story of Brian [Amit Shah] and Jude [Nancy Zamit], a couple who live on a farm that they have no desire to keep. But things begin to change when Phoeb [Louise Beresford], Jude’s half-sister, arrives at the farm, claiming that her missing husband has returned. But he hasn’t returned as human – He’s returned as a hummingbird. Recently, Curtain Call had the opportunity to speak with Nancy about the show and the role her … Continue reading An Interview with Hummingbird’s Nancy Zamit
