Ben Forster, Mazz Murray, Lauren Samuels, Friederike Krum, Layton Williams, Matthew Croke, Michael Xavier and Lucie Jones took part in the performance singing “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban. The rendition of the hit track was arranged by … Continue reading West End stars sing “You Raise Me Up” to raise money for key workers
The casts of the American Idiot UK Tour and West End joined forces to raise money for the Ben Kinsella Trust and the Barn Theatre. Together, they performed a medley of Green Day hits including “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams”, “Holiday” … Continue reading WATCH the casts of American Idiot perform a medley of Green Day hits for charity
Words by Léna Fontaine The Broadway production of Disney’s Frozen will not reopen at the St James Theatre after the pandemic. Which means the show have played its final performance on March 11, after 26 previews and 825 performances. In a statement, Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical Productions said : “The extraordinary contribution of Broadway’s original company plus those who have joined more recently cannot be overstated,” “Frozen, like all shows, is wholly dependent on those who create and perform them but this was an uncommonly close and talented group and they’ll be missed. Finally, I have to acknowledge … Continue reading Broadway’s Frozen to remain closed after the Pandemic
Words by Léna Fontaine Good and bad witches from past and present have reunited to create and perform a stunning rendition of the show’s anthem “For Good”. The performance aimed to support the Make A Difference Trust Covid 19 Emergency … Continue reading WATCH 23 Elphabas and Glindas joined forces to perform a special version of “For Good” for charity
Words by Léna Fontaine Theatres will remain close until september at least due to the coronavirus outbreak. The news was confirmed by The Broadway League with a date to resume performances is still yet to be determined. As for the dates and performances that were supposed to take place through september 6 2020, Broadway theatres are offering refunds and exchanges. On the shutdown, Charlotte St. Martin, Broadway League President said : “While all Broadway shows would love to resume performances as soon as possible, we need to ensure the health and well-being of everyone who comes to the theatre—behind the … Continue reading Broadway to remain close through summer
Words by Léna Fontaine As part of Josh Gad’s “Reunited Apart” series, the cast of “Back To The Future” musical joined forces to perform as very special version of the show’s anthem “Power Of Love”. A performance which also taook … Continue reading WATCH the cast of “Back To The Future” reunites for a special performance of “Power Of Love”
Words by Léna Fontaine Filmed over six years, the new musical theatre documentary about superfans, “Repeat Attenders”, will be released this Saturday, on May 16. The documentary was filmed on Broadway, in the West End and in Germany and will feature show like Cats, Les Misérables, Starlight Express, Wicked and Hamilton. The movie aims to explore the lives and minds of theatre fans, their experiences and their needs when it comes to musical theatre. Described as “compelling and disturbing”, “Repeat Attenders” promise to be more than honest on what it’s like to be a musical theatre megafan – or obessed. … Continue reading “Repeat Attenders”, a new documentary about musical superfans, will be released on May 16
Words by Léna Fontaine Don’t throw away your shot! While the live recording of the hit musical was only supposed to hit theatres on October 15th, 2021, Disney bumped up the release of “Hamilton” by over a year. The live recording of “Hamilton” will be released on Disney+ on July 3rd! The announcement was made by Disney’s Executive Chairman Robert Iger and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on “Good Morning America. A huge move for Disney as the recording was set to have a theatrical run accross the US before hitting the streaming platforms. “No other artistic work in the last … Continue reading ‘Hamilton’ movie to be release on Disney+ on July 3rd
Before Hamilton and In The Heights, there was another group of young people with high hopes and dreams. An improv hip-hop group called Freestyle Love Supreme. And now they get to tell their story too. Following an epic trailer, WE ARE FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME documentary, a 15-year retrospective of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale’s hip-hop improv show that made its Broadway debut at the Booth Theatre last year is set to be released on Hulu on June 5. Directed by Andrew Fried, the film, tells the journey of Freestyle Love Supreme from a game played by Lin-Manuel Miranda … Continue reading WE ARE FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME to premiere in June
