Titanique to open at the Criterion Theatre this december

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

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

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

New casting announced for the UK production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical

From 14 October 2024, Natalie Kassanga (Dreamgirls) joins the cast to play Satine alongside current cast members Dom Simpson (The Book of Mormon) as Christian and Craig Ryder (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) who will play Harold Zidler having previously covered the role. Also joining the cast are Dex Lee (The Scottsboro Boys) as Toulouse-Lautrec, joining Ben Richards (Emmerdale) as The Duke, Ivan De Freitas (& Juliet) as Santiago and Charlotte Gooch (Dirty Dancing) as Nini. Hannah Jay-Allan (Beautiful – The Carole King Musical) and Helen K Wint (Oklahoma!) will alternate the role of Arabia, and Matteo Johnson (Bat Out of Hell) will play Baby Doll, joining Bernadette Bangura (My Fair Lady) as La Chocolat, and Angela Marie Hurst (TINA: The Tina Turner Musical) … Continue reading New casting announced for the UK production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical

[Review] The Wisdom Saga, seventh part of EPIC: The Musical, now available to stream

Jorge Rivera-Herrans, creator and producer of EPIC, a loose musical adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey recently announced the release of the seventh EP “The Wisdom Saga” in a series of concept albums. This EP serves as a continuation of the second act of … Continue reading [Review] The Wisdom Saga, seventh part of EPIC: The Musical, now available to stream

New casting announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End

Claire Lams joins the cast to play Ginny Potter, alongside David Ricardo-Pearce as Harry Potter and Ellis Rae as their son Albus Potter, who both continue in their roles. Eve De Leon Allen will take over the role of Rose Granger-Weasley, daughter of Ron Weasley and Hermoine Granger, played … Continue reading New casting announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End

Full Cast Announced for LES MISÉRABLES The Arena Spectacular UK Tour Dates

Emily Bautista will play the role of Éponine, joining the previously announced Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly, who share the role of Jean Valjean, Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden, who share the role of Javert, Bonnie Langford as Madame Thénardier, Gavin Lee as Thénardier, Jac Yarrow as Marius, Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette, Channah Hewitt as Fantine, James D. Gish as … Continue reading Full Cast Announced for LES MISÉRABLES The Arena Spectacular UK Tour Dates

Full Cast Announced for CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Playlist at The Other Palace

Joining the previously announced West End stars Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins; Strictly Ballroom) as Marie Antoinette and Renée Lamb (Be More Chill; SIX) as Jeanne, the royal court is now complete with star of SIX The Musical and The Cher Show, Millie O’Connell joining the cast as Nicole, and fresh from the Kit Kat Club, reprising his role of the Cardinal, having previously played it during Cake’s 2023 UK Tour, is Travis Ross. The company is completed by Lila Eccles (Cinderella), Tarik Frimpong (The Drifters Girl), Sunny Lee (Hillsong Carols), Zara MacIntosh (& Juliet), Emma Robotham-Hunt (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) and Manu Sarswat (London Stage Debut) in the ensemble. From some of the most exciting figures in modern British theatre, Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist continues its journey, … Continue reading Full Cast Announced for CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Playlist at The Other Palace

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert now streaming

The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert is now streaming digitally on-demand in the US, UK, Ireland and Canada. The digital version of the film can be purchased or rented from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and more. Links to all streaming platforms can be found HERE. My Favorite Things will include the full concert captured in London in December 2023 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and allow viewers to experience every performance number and segment originally performed onstage. The landmark event celebrates the historic partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and features iconic songs from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma! and more, performed … Continue reading My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert now streaming

Nominees Announced for The 2024 Stage Debut Awards

The Stage Debut Awards announce today the nominees for its annual awards ceremony, celebrating the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. This year’s 44 nominations across eight categories celebrate a diverse array of individuals from across the industry making their professional or West End debuts. Among the highlights of this year’s nominations is the fiercely contested Best West End Debut Performer category—the only award decided by public vote. This category features some of the most celebrated names from stage and screen, including Olivier award-winner Will Close for his iconic portrayal of footballer Harry Kane in Dear England, Olivier award-nominee Jack Wolfe for his magnetic performance in Next to Normal, … Continue reading Nominees Announced for The 2024 Stage Debut Awards