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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

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The Play That Goes Wrong extends its performance in the West End through february 2026

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The Play That Goes Wrong, celebrated 10 years at the Duchess Theatre in London’s West End last night (10 Septemb. er 2024) with a special 10th Birthday Gala Performance and today announced that performances would be extended to February 2026. Original Company members and … Continue reading The Play That Goes Wrong extends its performance in the West End through february 2026

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Courtney Bowman to star as Lauren in UK & Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL

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Courtney Bowman, will star as Lauren in the brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025. Courtney joins the previously announced Johannes Radebe (STRICTLY COME DANCING) as Lola and Dan Partridge (GREASE) as Charlie Price. KINKY BOOTS The Musical features a score by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. It will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (THE WIZARD OF OZ, A CHORUS LINE, BILLY ELLIOT). Courtney Bowman won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Performer in a Musical in 2023 for her portrayal of Elle Woods in Legally … Continue reading Courtney Bowman to star as Lauren in UK & Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL

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ELF Returns To Broadway This Holiday, Starring Tony Nominee Grey Henson

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Temple Live Entertainment and Crossroads Live North America have announced a limited holiday engagement of Elf The Musical, beginning this November on Broadway at The Marquis Theatre. Following two hugely successful, record-breaking seasons in London’s West End in 2022 and 2023, this production of Elf The Musical will be new to Broadway and will mark the musical’s return for the first time in over a decade. The musical will star Tony Award nominee Grey Henson (Mean Girls, Shucked) as Buddy the Elf.  Broadway previews begin Saturday, November 9, 2024, with an official Opening Night of Sunday, November 17, 2024, for the limited engagement through Saturday, January 4, 2025. Tickets are available now, at www.elfonbroadway.com and Broadway Direct. … Continue reading ELF Returns To Broadway This Holiday, Starring Tony Nominee Grey Henson

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Studio Cast Recording now available for CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Playlist

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In the lead up to the limited run at The Other Palace later this month, audiences can NOW listen to the complete album from the brand-new musical, come gig, come ballet across all streaming platforms. Following electrifying try-out performances at The Lyric Theatre last year, Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul-Taylor Mills present Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist now back for a full reign. Listen to the studio cast recording on SPOTIFY and ITUNES now! The show features Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins; Strictly Ballroom) as Marie Antoinette and Renée Lamb (Be More Chill; SIX) as Jeanne, and Travis Ross (Cabaret; 42 Balloons) as the Cardinal all reprising their roles, and Millie O’Connell (SIX; The Cher Show) joining the cast as Nicole. The … Continue reading Studio Cast Recording now available for CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Playlist

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HAMILTON Extends Booking until September 2025 at the Victoria Palace Theatre

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HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre extends its booking period until Saturday 27 September 2025. HAMILTON stars Alex Sawyer as Alexander Hamilton, Jay Perry as Aaron Burr, Nathania Ong as Eliza Hamilton, Emily-Mae as Angelica Schuyler, Simbi Akande as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, Thomas Vernal as George Washington, Lemuel Knights as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Jordan Castle as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Jordan Benjamin as … Continue reading HAMILTON Extends Booking until September 2025 at the Victoria Palace Theatre

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Titanique to open at the Criterion Theatre this december

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Titanique will begin performances at the Criterion Theatre on Piccadilly Circus in London’s West End, on Monday 9 December 2024.  When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get Titanique, off Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit that turns … Continue reading Titanique to open at the Criterion Theatre this december

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Vicki Manser to lead the cast of SuperYou at Curve Theatre, Leicester

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Vicki Manser, who has made a superhero-sized impact on the UK theatre scene playing every single Queen in SIX the Musical, is now continuing her reign in Leicester as she takes on the lead role of Katie in the rock opera SuperYou. Joining her, and reprising their roles from the sold-out West End concert last November is writer and composer creator Lourds Lane as Rise, Aaliyah Monk (School Of Rock) as Young Katie and Lightning Girl and Will Bozier (Moulin Rouge) as Mi Roar. Completing the cast are Kingsley Morton (Heathers) as Ima-Mazing, Courtney Stapleton (Beauty and The Beast) as Blast,  B. Noel Thomas (Sister Act) as Seven, Damien Walsh (Dreamboats And Petticoats) as Jay, Owen Lloyd (Clueless The Musical) as Matty, Belinda Lee Chapman (Nutcracker!) as Mom, with Lu Anthony (Trapped … Continue reading Vicki Manser to lead the cast of SuperYou at Curve Theatre, Leicester