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Casting announced for Sappho at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

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Pascal Productions today announces casting for the UK and English language première of Wendy Beckett’s Sappho. Wendy Beckett and Adam Fitzgerald co-direct Georgie Fellows (Sappho), Emmanuel Akwafo (Narrator), Eleanor Kane (Adore), Fanos Xenofos (Pittacus), Jumoké Fashola (Cleis), Velile Tshabalala (Mrs Obstinatus / Aphrodite), Aidan Banyard (Mr Obstinatus /Hephaestus), Kostas Tekkis (Dancer), Aaron Bladen (Dancer), Lucy Mackay (Dancer), Roann Hassani McCloskey (Chorus Leader) and Andrew Franklin (Chorus Leader) in this new satirical play inspired by the famous Greek poet – integrating the original poetry with contemporary music and dance. Sappho premières at Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 8 May, with previews from 3 May, and runs until 25 May. Georgie Fellows (Sappho), Emmanuel Akwafo (Narrator), Eleanor Kane (Adore), Fanos Xenofos (Pittacus), Jumoké Fashola (Cleis), Velile Tshabalala (Mrs Obstinatus / Aphrodite), Aidan Banyard (Mr Obstinatus /Hephaestus), Kostas Tekkis (Dancer), Aaron Bladen (Dancer), Lucy Mackay (Dancer), Roann Hassani McCloskey (Chorus Leader) and Andrew Franklin (Chorus Leader) Directed by: Wendy Beckett and Adam Fitzgerald; … Continue reading Casting announced for Sappho at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

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Charlie Brooks to play the role of The Childcatcher in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

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Charlie Brooks will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour. Elaine C. … Continue reading Charlie Brooks to play the role of The Childcatcher in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

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Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez to host the nominations annoucement for the 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards

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The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital publications, has announced that Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, will host the live announcement of the 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations, on Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 3:30PM ET. All three hosts were nominees last season for their roles in the hit revival of Merrily We Roll Along, with Groff and Mendez taking home the 2023 OCC Awards for Lead Performer and Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical, respectively. The announcement event will be held at the Museum of Broadway, and will be livestreamed by BroadwayWorld.com. The winners of … Continue reading Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez to host the nominations annoucement for the 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards

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Phil Dunster and Zizi Strallen to star in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! In concert at theatre Royal Drury Lane

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In celebration of its 80th anniversary, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! returns to its original West End home, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in concert on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August. RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! in Concert stars Emmy, Critics Choice & Olivier Award-nominated actor Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso) as Curly alongside West End star Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as Laurey. The production is directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner Bill Deamer, and features Robert Russell Bennett’s full original 28-piece orchestrations performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Ben Glassberg. Further casting and creatives are to be announced. British actor, director, writer, and producer Phil Dunster has quickly emerged as one of Hollywood’s most globally sought-after creatives. … Continue reading Phil Dunster and Zizi Strallen to star in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! In concert at theatre Royal Drury Lane

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EPIC : The Underworld Saga, fifth part of EPIC: The Musical, to be released on April 26th

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Jorge Rivera-Herrans, creator and producer of EPIC, a loose musical adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey recently announced the release date of the fourth EP “The Underworld Saga”. The EP part will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms from april … Continue reading EPIC : The Underworld Saga, fifth part of EPIC: The Musical, to be released on April 26th

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Casting announced for the London return of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS

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Start your engines! Rehearsals are underway for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS and today Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is thrilled to announce the full cast for the new production. The iconic musical is set to make a triumphant return to London from … Continue reading Casting announced for the London return of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS

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Casting announced for the West End run of Mean Girls at the Savoy Theatre

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Lorne Michaels, Sonia Friedman Productions, and David Ian for Crossroads Live – producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End – are delighted to announce the full cast and creative team for MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre, as booking extends to 16 February 2025 with over 140,000 tickets released. The smash hit musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name which was released 20 years ago this April, will debut at the West End’s Savoy Theatre on 5 June 2024, with a Gala Opening on 26 June 2024. Charlie Burn (Les Misérables, Disney100 UK tour) will play Cady Heron who after growing up in … Continue reading Casting announced for the West End run of Mean Girls at the Savoy Theatre